100% FTE, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.  You will work at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. 

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your passion for helping kids to the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

Join our world-class interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive life-changing care for kids living with neurological conditions. Diagnoses with Peds Neurosurgery include, but are not limited to hydrocephalus, Spina Bifida, brain tumors, Chiari malformations, epilepsy, stroke, and injuries to the head, nervous system, vascular system, or spine. Our expert team offers the latest treatments for the most complex neurological conditions. Work directly with a highly collaborative team of providers and nurses that foster learning, education, and critical thinking and input from the team is valued. Partner with Pediatric Neurosurgery patients and their families to provide holistic and comprehensive care. Complete triage with a complex patient population, provide education both in-person and over the phone, and assist with procedures that include suture removal, shunt taps and shunt reprogramming.

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.  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. Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being. 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:

Minimum - Graduate of school of nursing

Preferred - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Work Experience:

Minimum – Six (6) months of RN experience.

Preferred - Relevant RN experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact. CPR/BLS Certification. 

Preferred - Applicable clinical certification.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

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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