Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU Level IV – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 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 ratio 1:3. Float requirements to pediatric units for patients under 12 months of age.
Highlights:
- Work in a 26-bed Level IV NICU within a Magnet-designated children's hospital providing the highest level of neonatal critical care
- Manage complex, high-acuity cases including post-operative surgical patients, congenital heart disease, neurological disorders, and neonates requiring advanced respiratory support
- Utilize Epic charting system and advanced equipment including multiple ventilator modes (NAVA, oscillators), whole body cooling (Arctic Sun), and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Experience a patient- and family-centered care model in a state-of-the-art healing environment designed specifically for pediatric patients
- 24 hours of orientation provided with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and physical therapy
- Travel nursing assignment with pre-approved time off available
Requirements:
- Active RN license (Wisconsin or Compact state)
- Minimum 2 years total NICU Level III/IV experience required
- At least 1 full year of Level IV NICU experience (hard requirement)
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current BLS and NRP certifications (American Heart Association only) required; PALS preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Demonstrated expertise in trach/vent management, post-operative care, g-tubes, and various invasive/noninvasive ventilation modes
- Advanced NICU skills including central line management, arterial lines, IV vasopressors, high-frequency ventilation, therapeutic hypothermia, and neonatal dosage calculations
- Must pass telemetry competency exam with strict passing criteria (80% minimum, 100% on lethal rhythms)
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a nationally recognized pediatric medical and surgical center affiliated with a major academic medical institution, where you'll provide life-saving care to the most vulnerable patients in a supportive, collaborative environment. This Level IV NICU offers exposure to the full spectrum of complex neonatal cases, from cardiac and neurological conditions to surgical and metabolic disorders, allowing you to utilize and expand your advanced critical care skills. Work alongside university-affiliated pediatric specialists in a warm, healing atmosphere that has earned widespread recognition for both clinical excellence and compassionate family-centered care.