RN – Neonatal ICU (NICU)

Specialty: Neonatal ICU (NICU)
Facility: UW Health American Family Childrens Hospital
State License: WI
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Night 4×12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30); Day 4×12-Hour (07:00 – 19:30)
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: NICUFacility: UW Health American Family Childrens HospitalState License: WICerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Night 4×12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30); Day 4×12-Hour (07:00 – 19:30)Guaranteed Hours: Description: Day/Night, 12 hour shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm, 7:00pm-7:30am. Monday through Friday and required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period.WILL ACCEPT 4x12s and 26 weeksMust have at least 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience, with at least 1 full year of Level IV NICU.(You may combine Level III and Level IV experience to reach the 2-year total, but a minimum of 1 year must be in a Level IV NICU.)Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vents management, various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation.Epic experience required preferred within the last 12 months Licensure and Certification: Traveler must have Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from their permanent address state. BLS must be certified through American Heart Association ONLY NRP required Telemetry Traveler must have Basic Arrhythmia experience. Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start.Join the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI – Destination Madison | Find Things to Do, Restaurants, Events & Hotels (visitmadison.com) American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center featuring nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields, including faculty from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. Named for a generous gift from American Family Insurance and located in Madison, Wisconsin, the state-of-the-art facility wins widespread praise for its expert care and a warm, soothing atmosphere that enhances a child’s ability to heal. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:Provide care for critically ill newborns, infants and their families across the continuum of care, from admission to discharge. This 26-bed NICU is a model for patient-and family-centered care Provide care for infants requiring the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, including a wide variety of medical and surgical complexities.Take a virtual tour of our NICU and see the REMARKABLE care our nurses provide Minimum Requirements: Facility Requirement: Traveler s permanent address must be 50 miles from assigned primary work site location. Floating – Travelers are the first to float. Depending on the current staffing needs, the traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units and/or at different locations within the organization. During the traveler s assignment, if the primary department no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another department in order to complete the contract. Location: American Family Children’s’ Hospital 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite https://transportation.wisc.edu/. Other transportation options are available: bus, park & ride, private parking, etc. 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. Modified Time:1/12/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Dannielle Collins (Vaya) Account Manager Email: dannielle.collins@vayaworkforce.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : – Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 1-3 Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : – LTAC Experience : – Trauma Level I Experience : – Trauma Level II Experience : – Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : BLS, NRP, PALS*Skills : Administration of blood & blood products*, Anti-Seizure Medications, Antibiotics/Antivirals, Arterial line management*, Assist with lumbar puncture*, Blood glucose monitoring, Breastfeeding Support/Handling of Breast Milk, Central line blood draw*, Central Line/Implanted Line Care*, Colostomy/Ileostomy care*, Developmental Care*, Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Management, Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), Gastroschisis/Omphalocele*, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), High Frequency Ventilation*, Hyperbilirubinemia, Insulin administration*, Intracranial Pressure Monitoring*, Invasive Hemodynamic monitoring, Isolation Precautions, IV vasopressors*, Meconium Aspiration*, Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)*, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Neonatal Dosage Calculations*, Neonatal Sepsis, Neonates 34 weeks, Neonates 29-34 weeks, NICU III, NICU IV, Nitric Oxide (INo)*, Oscillators*, Oxygen Delivery Systems, Patient/family teaching, Phlebotomy, Phototherapy, Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes*, Post Abdominal Surgery*, Post cardiac surgery*, Post interventional cardiac catheterization*, Pre-Cardiac Surgery*, Respiratory distress syndrome*, Seizure disorders, Sepsis Work Up, Starting and maintaining IVs*, Steroids*, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Surfactants*, Telemetry -on the unit monitoring, Therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket)*, Thermoregulation*, Tracheostomy care/management, UAC (Umbilical Artery Catheter), UVC (Umbilical Vein Catheter), Vapotherm*, Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), Ventricular Peritoneal (VP) Shunts*, Level IV exp. hard stop Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : – Patient Ratios Nights : – Patient Ratios Weekends : – Float Required : Will float to care for patients less than 12 months of age. All AFCH units including PICU. Travelers to float 1st. Call Required : – Weekend Coverage : – Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 4-6, based on unit needs Pre-Approved Time Off : two Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates Daily Census : 17 Number of Visits Per Day : – Number of Rooms : 24 Number of Beds : 26 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : We are a level IV NICU. We care for high acuity neonates with diagnosis including neonates who require surgery, including abdominal, genitourinary, head and neck, thoracic, heart and vascular or musculoskeletal, who have suffered a brain injury or stroke, have seizures or other neurologic disorders, require diagnostic imaging, such as an MRI, were born prematurely, have congenital heart disease, require cardiac catheterization, or those with metabolic or genetic disorders. Special Procedures/Unit Details : 26 bed level IV NICU in a children’s hospital connected to an academic medical center.Required to float to all AFCH units including PICU. Less than 12 months of age. Special Equipment : Ventilators for invasive and noninvasive ventilation, including NAVA. (Draeger, servo & oscillator)aEEG (not necessary to have experience)Whole body cooling (Arctic Sun) #Tier3 Travel Compliance RTO Requirements : Manager will review/approve during candidate review process. Generally, no more than 2 weeks off in a contract. If the request is more than 1 week and is consecutive (no hours in the week), Vaya will add 1 week at the end of the contract. Generally, all job postings will state that weekend rotations and some holidays will be required. Some units are stricter than others regarding holidays (ED allows for 1 holiday off). Floating : Travelers are the first to float. The traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs. During the traveler s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit to complete contract. Local Radius : 50 miles from the facility Local Rule : locals are not accepted 1 st Time travelers accepted in some units License : must be in hand at submittal Minimum experience required : Inpatient RN travelers must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to . This is a hard requirement. References : please remove all references, no references will be accepted Orientation Schedule : UWH orientation is held every other week typically on a Monday, but not all travelers will start on a Monday even if the contract has a Monday start. This is due to department specific orientation schedules. Travelers should follow the start date and time listed in their welcome letter and department schedule. Travelers will orient at 600 Highland Ave, room F8/170 (subject to change traveler should follow instructions in welcome letter). Orientation is typically about one week. Additional details within the orientation section of this guide. Recruiters, please express this to candidates: – Pass/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria. A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts: Adult Exam: 100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole No incorrect answers on questions regarding 3 rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure] Passing score of 80% or higher Pediatric Exam Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardia Passing score of 80% or higher Attempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the individual does not pass on the second attempt their contract may be cancelled. If the traveler fails the second attempt they will submit a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course to Vaya before a third attempt will be assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts Vaya will notify recruitment of the results. Recruitment will notify the hiring manager that the traveler s assignment will be cancelled. Competency Renewal: Travelers need to have an active telemetry competency on file per calendar Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceRTO Requirements: Manager will review/approve during candidate review process. Generally, no more than 2 weeks off in a contract. If the request is more than 1 week and is consecutive (no hours in the week), Vaya will add 1 week at the end of the contract. Generally, all job postings will state that weekend rotations and some holidays will be required. Some units are stricter than others regarding holidays (ED allows for 1 holiday off).Floating: Travelers are the first to float. The traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs. During the traveler s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit to complete contract.Local Radius: 50 miles from the facilityLocal Rule: locals are not accepted1st Time travelers accepted in some unitsLicense: must be in hand at submittalMinimum experience required: Inpatient RN travelers must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to. This is a hard requirement.References: please remove all references, no references will be acceptedOrientation Schedule: UWH orientation is held every other week typically on a Monday, but not all travelers will start on a Monday even if the contract has a Monday start. This is due to department specific orientation schedules. Travelers should follow the start date and time listed in their welcome letter and department schedule. Travelers will orient at 600 Highland Ave, room F8/170 (subject to change traveler should follow instructions in welcome letter). Orientation is typically about one week. Additional details within the orientation section of this guide.Recruiters, please express this to candidates: – Pass/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria.A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts:Adult Exam:100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystoleNo incorrect answers on questions regarding 3rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure]Passing score of 80% or higherPediatric ExamVentricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardiaPassing score of 80% or higherAttempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the individual does not pass on the second attempt their contract may be cancelled. If the traveler fails the second attempt they will submit a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course to Vaya before a third attempt will be assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts Vaya will notify recruitment of the results. Recruitment will notify the hiring manager that the traveler s assignment will be cancelled.Competency Renewal: Travelers need to have an active telemetry competency on file per calendar ; Auto Offer: No