Per Diem Registered Nurses must commit to work a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours per six (6) week scheduling period in direct patient care. As applicable to operations, one shift should be an evening, night, weekend or holiday shift. You will be working at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. 

Be part of something remarkable

Grow your nursing career at the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: 

Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate a holistic plan of care for the patient and family. Care for children dependent on technology such as home ventilators and home dialysis as well as children dependent on tracheostomies. You will also care for patients with acute and chronic nephrology diseases, new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, epilepsy and idiopathic/non-idiopathic scoliosis.

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. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. 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 as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.    Education Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: 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 eICU: Two (2) years of nursing experience Required Relevant RN experience Preferred

Licenses and 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 Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required PALS within 12 months Required Relevant certification Preferred

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.
 

Job Description

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