What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Inpatient Weekender, Pediatric ICU position at UW Health?
60% FTE, 12 hour day/evening shifts, every Saturday and Sunday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential based on hours worked.
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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)- PICU / CVPICU to:
- Join our remarkable highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary team, to provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children and their families in this state-of-the art 21-bed unit.
- Provide comprehensive care for patients admitted with a wide variety of both medical and surgical problems. Problems include: acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi system organ failure, and ECMO.
- Provide high quality care to complex cardiac conditions. Including complex congenital heart defects, Ventricular Assisted Devices, and heart transplant.
Learn more about the PICU!
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 reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- 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
- 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 6 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.