RN - NICU

RN - NICU

Shift Details: Shift 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM Shifts Per Week 3 Scheduled Hours 36 Job Order Details Start Date 08/17/2026 End Date 11/16/2026 Duration 13 Week(s)

Description: Day/Night, 12 hour shift, 7:00am-7:30pm and 7:00pm-7:30am. Monday through Friday and required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period.

Must have at least 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience, with at least 1 full year of Level IV NICU. Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vents management, various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation. BLS, NRP REQUIRED (AHA only) RN license required.

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 management/care, Developmental Care, Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Management, Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), Gastroschisis/Omphalocele, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), High Frequency Ventilation, Hyperbilirubinemia, ICP monitoring, Insulin administration, Invasive Hemodynamic monitoring, Isolation Precautions/PPE, 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 : 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 Special Equipment : Ventilators for invasive and noninvasive ventilation, including NAVA. (Draeger, servo & oscillator)aEEG (not necessary to have experience)Whole body cooling (Arctic Sun)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. Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vents, various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation

Location: American Family Children's' Hospital 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite Other transportation options are available: bus, park ride, private parking, etc.