RN - Critical Care Transport - Peds/Neo

Registered Nurse (RN)

Work Schedule

90% FTE, 12 hour day/night rotation shifts, includes weekends. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This position will be working between the Madison and Janesville bases.

Be part of something remarkable

Every minute counts when transporting a critically ill patient.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Join our Med Flight Critical Care Transport Team and be part of our specialized Med Flight team, ready to respond when a critically ill baby or child needs transport to advanced care.
• Use your expertise in emergency and ICU care, along with life-sustaining Med Flight equipment and the support of a respiratory therapist partner, to safely transport patientsfrom neonates to teenagersby ground and air.
• Work under the guidance of a UW Health attending physician who specializes in transport medicine and pediatric critical care.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• 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.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, and/or emergency department experience. Time spent orienting in the role will be considered as relevant experience to meet the minimum work experience requirements. Required
• Pediatric Critical Care Transport experience including neonates Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing requirements Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months Required
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) within 6 months Required
• Certified Flight RN (CFRN), Certified Transport RN (CTRN), or Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) within 18 months Required
• STABLE Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.