UW Health·Madison, Wisconsin
Float across multiple pediatric departments to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for complex and critically ill pediatric patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and serve as a mentor for new nurses and students.
75% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, including a weekend and holiday rotation required. Hours vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. This position is eligible for a float differential in addition to shift and weekend differentials for hours worked.
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Join the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital.
Float across multiple departments within the American Family Children's Hospital to cover sick leaves, unit acuity changes and leave of absences. Care for highly complex, critically ill pediatric patients in the following areas: Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Intermediate/Complex Care Unit, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Pediatric General Medical/Surgical
Provide care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents and families, coping with complex medical diagnosis and disease processes.
Provide high-quality, evidence-based care utilizing critical thinking skills to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and escalate complications, and safely administer appropriate nursing interventions and advanced life support therapies while demonstrating a commitment to patient and family centered nursing care.
Partner with dynamic multidisciplinary teams of nurses, nursing assistants, coordinated care roles, therapists, advanced practice providers, medical teams, and more, honing interpersonal communication skills and effectively delegating tasks as necessary.
Serve as a mentor and role model with opportunities to orient nurses who are new to the Pediatric Float Pool and work with nursing students, as well as have the opportunity to be involved in strategic planning efforts, quality improvement, and Shared Governance
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.
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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Preferred – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Minimum – 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.
Current CPR/BLS Certification.
PALS within 12 months of hire.
Preferred – Relevant Certification.
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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.
American Family Children’s Hospital [http://www.uwhealthkids.org/] 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 [http://www.uwhealthkids.org/news-and-events/re-verified-level-i-pediatric-trauma-center/48763] and Level IV NICU [http://www.uwhealthkids.org/neonatology-nicu/neonatal-intensive-care-unit-nicu/43311], which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
Job Description: UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Requires a valid RN license in Wisconsin or a compact state, along with CPR/BLS certification and PALS within 12 months. Minimum of six months nursing experience or completion of the UW Health Nurse Residency Program is required.
Market context
In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.