Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown - $98K-147K per year New

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule:
100% FTE salaried position. The scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday day shifts with some off shifts and weekends. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. You will work on-site primarily at American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) located in Madison, WI. 

Description:

Be part of something remarkable
Advance your professional nursing career at the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) and University Hospital in Madison, WI!

• Play a pivotal role in launching the new Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CICU) at American Family Children’s Hospital, shaping care delivery for a growing population of complex cardiac patients within a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
• Serve as the clinical expert for pediatric cardiac critical care, advancing nursing practice and elevating standards of care in a newly established, highly specialized CICU environment.
• Identify gaps in care and lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions that improve outcomes for children with congenital and acquired heart disease.
• Mentor and consult with nursing staff to strengthen clinical expertise, integrate emerging technology, and promote excellence in pediatric cardiac intensive care.
• Lead quality improvement and research initiatives while influencing system-level decisions to remove barriers and optimize care for critically ill children and families.
• Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations; this position requires a completed MSN degree and a minimum of three years of pediatric cardiac ICU nursing experience (strongly preferred) to support this high-acuity, transformative expansion in pediatric cardiac care.
   

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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.
• 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 as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
   

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required
• Master's Degree or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
• Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist Preferred
• Experience in an academic medical center Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required
• Current CPR/BLS certification Required
• CNS certification Preferred
• Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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 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.

Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefits 

UW Health Job ID #4​5​4​6​9. Posted job title: Nurse Specialist - Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.  

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.  

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits