RN - Inpatient, Pediatric ICU

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

PTO and parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PICU/CVPICU to join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team providing family-centered care to critically ill children. The 21-bed unit handles a wide range of medical and surgical problems, including complex cardiac conditions and ECMO.

Qualified candidates have a BSN (preferred), at least six months inpatient nursing experience or completion of UW Health's Nurse Residency, and WI RN licensure (or a compact license)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Inpatient Units: six months nursing experience or current UW Health Nurse Residency program participant with successful completion of orientation.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in WI or license from a compact jurisdiction; upon hire.
• PALS within 6 months; required.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team to provide family-centered care to critically ill children in a state-of-the-art 21-bed PICU/CVPICU.
• Provide comprehensive care for patients with medical and surgical conditions, including complex cardiac issues and ECMO.
• Maintain high-quality care in a setting with acuity-based staffing and strong nurse governance.

Skills

Critical care

Family-centered care

Nursing assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Pay:

Additional components of compensation may include:

Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked. Weekend Differential: $4.25/hour as applicable for hours worked.

Be part of something remarkable

Help care for sick children with a variety of illnesses.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU / CVPICU to:

• Join our remarkable highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary team, to provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children and their families in this state-of-the art 21-bed unit
• Provide comprehensive care for patients admitted with a wide variety of both medical and surgical problems. Problems include: acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi system organ failure, and ECMO.
• Provide high quality care to complex cardiac conditions. Including complex congenital heart defects, Ventricular Assisted Devices, and heart transplant.

Learn more about the PICU!

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.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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.
• 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 as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• Inpatient Units: 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. Required

Licenses & Certifications

• 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 Upon Hire Required
• PALS within 6 months Required

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.