RN - Inpatient, Pediatric Float

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,104 - 66,124; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee wellbeing resources

Tuition benefits

Acuity-based staffing ratios

Shared governance

Flexible schedules

Nursing awards

Job summary

UW Health's American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Inpatient Pediatric Float Pool. This 60% FTE position covers evening and night shifts with weekends and holidays rotation; hours vary by department needs.

The role floats across Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Intermediate/Complex Care, Hematology/Oncology and General Medical/Surgical units to care for highly complex pediatric patients, partnering with multidisciplinary teams and

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of nursing experience or participation in UW Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• Preferred BSN.
• Licensed RN in WI or a compact state; CPR/BLS current; PALS within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Float across multiple departments within American Family Children's Hospital to cover leaves and acuity changes.
• Care for neonatal to adolescent patients with complex medical diagnoses and disease processes.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care using critical thinking and advanced life support therapies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and delegate tasks as needed.
• Serve as a mentor and participate in onboarding and governance initiatives.

Skills

Nursing experience

CPR/BLS certification

PALS within 12 months

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure in WI or compact

Job description

60% FTE, evening/night shift, including a two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. Hours vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. This position is eligible for a float differential in addition to shift and weekend differentials for hours worked.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the nationally known American Family Children's Hospital.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)- Inpatient Pediatric Float Pool to:

• Float across multiple departments within the American Family Children's Hospital to cover sick leaves, unit acuity changes and leave of absences. Care for highly complex, critically ill pediatric patients in the following areas: Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Intermediate/Complex Care Unit, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Pediatric General Medical/Surgical
• Provide care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents and families, coping with complex medical diagnosis and disease processes.
• Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based care utilizing critical thinking skills to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and elevate complications, and safely administer appropriate nursing interventions and advanced life support therapies while demonstrating a commitment to patient and family centered nursing care.
• Partner with dynamic multidisciplinary teams of nurses, nursing assistants, coordinated care roles, therapists, advanced practice providers, medical teams, and more, honing interpersonal communication skills and effectively delegating tasks as necessary.
• Serve as a mentor and role model with opportunities to orient nurses who are new to the Pediatric Float Pool and work with nursing students, as well as have the opportunity to be involved in strategic planning efforts, quality improvement, and Shared Governance

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

• Preferred – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Work Experience:

• Minimum – Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health's Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
• Preferred – Relevant RN Experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Minimum – Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.
• PALS within 12 months of hire.
• Preferred – Relevant Certification.

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin‑also a Magnet‑designated facility‑provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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