Job Opportunity – Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 36 hours per week, evening/night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday with every other weekend and holiday rotation required
Highlights:
- Work in a state-of-the-art 21-bed Pediatric ICU at a nationally recognized children's hospital and Magnet-designated facility
- Care for critically ill and injured pediatric patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions including acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, and ECMO
- Participate in a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
- Epic charting system with advanced telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring capabilities
- Float position with opportunities across multiple pediatric units including ICU, IMC, and general care settings
- Travel assignment in a vibrant college town known for excellent quality of life
Requirements:
- Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state
- Minimum two years of acute care PICU experience within the last three years
- Cardiac ICU or cardiac step-down experience highly preferred; NICU experience a plus
- BLS and PALS certification through American Heart Association required; NRP preferred
- Strong basic arrhythmia interpretation skills; must pass facility telemetry exam prior to start
- Epic charting system experience required
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility location
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering family-centered care in a warm, healing environment specifically designed for pediatric patients. This comprehensive medical and surgical center features nationally recognized pediatric specialists and offers the opportunity to work with a wide variety of complex cases while making a meaningful impact on children's lives and their families. The facility's dedication to excellence is reflected in its Magnet designation and partnership with a leading academic medical institution.