Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – Wisconsin
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am), Monday through Friday with 2-3 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period. Patient ratios 1:3. Up to two pre-approved time-off periods available.
Highlights:
- Level IV NICU in a 26-bed, Magnet-designated children's hospital with state-of-the-art facilities
- Care for critically ill neonates with complex medical and surgical needs, including post-operative care, cardiac conditions, neurologic disorders, and congenital abnormalities
- Advanced equipment including ventilators (Draeger, servo, oscillator), NAVA technology, whole body cooling (Arctic Sun), and high-frequency ventilation
- Epic electronic medical record system with 24 hours of orientation provided
- Interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
- Travel nursing experience required; float to pediatric units caring for patients less than 12 months of age as needed
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years total NICU Level III/IV experience, with at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU setting (combined Level III and IV experience acceptable to meet 2-year total)
- Active Wisconsin RN license or compact state license
- BLS and NRP certifications required (American Heart Association only); PALS preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Epic charting system experience required
- Experience with post-operative neonatal patients, g-tubes, tracheostomy/ventilator management, and various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation
- Proficiency in neonatal dosage calculations, starting and maintaining IVs, central line management, arterial line management, and administration of IV vasopressors
- Must pass telemetry competency exam with strict passing criteria prior to start date
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a nationally recognized Level IV NICU that serves as a model for patient- and family-centered care. You'll collaborate with university-affiliated pediatric specialists and provide expert care in a warm, healing environment designed to support both patients and their families. Join a team dedicated to caring for the tiniest and most vulnerable patients across the region, delivering the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services in a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center.