Per Diem Registered Nurses must commit to work a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours, per six (6) week scheduling period in direct patient care. As applicable to operations, one shift should be an evening, night, weekend or holiday. You will work at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. 

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! 

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) 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.

At UW Health, you will have:

• 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. 

Education:

Preferred – Baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Work Experience:

Minimum – Six (6) months relevant nursing experience.

Preferred – Recent acute inpatient experiences. Pediatric experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – Registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin. CPR certification. PALS certification within six (6) months of hire

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

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.

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