Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (RN)

Madison, Wisconsin

You'll be the clinical expert for kids with complex hematology, oncology, bone marrow transplant and immunology diagnoses at American Family Children's Hospital. UW Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Aug 25

Shift and hours: Monday through Friday, day shift scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours, however some off hours or weekends may be required.40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant unit · Hospital Kids with complex hematology, oncology, bone marrow transplant and immunology diagnoses
License: RN license 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 RequiredWisconsin RN license, or RN license from a nurse licensure compact state
Term: Permanent This unique opportunity is a 100% FTE positionFull time, 100% FTE

Do you qualify?

License: Wisconsin RN license, or RN license from a nurse licensure compact state 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 Check your license
License: Wisconsin APRN license Licensed as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Wisconsin Required Check your license
Certification: BLS (CPR) certification Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Required
Certification: PALS certification within 6 months Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Required
Certification: CNS certification in your specialty or population Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification in areas of specialty or population focus Required
Education: BSN Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN) Required and
Education: Master's or doctoral degree in nursing Master’s Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required
Education: MSN or DNP in relevant specialty within five years of startAfter hire · Must obtain Master’s degree in Nursing or doctoral degree (DNP) in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start Must obtain Master’s degree in Nursing or doctoral degree (DNP) in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start date in the Nurse Specialist title Required
Experience: 3 years relevant clinical nursing experience 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required

Preferred

Certification: Specialty area certification Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred
Education: MSN or DNP within six months of start MSN or DNP within six (6) months of start date Preferred
Education: Completed CNS graduate program Completion of graduate program for Clinical Nurse Specialist Preferred
Experience: Previous nursing leadership role Previous experience in a nursing leader role Preferred
Experience: Prior CNS or nurse leadership role Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist or other nurse leadership role Preferred
Experience: Pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant experience Peds experience in oncology and bone marrow transplant is highly preferred.
Also asks: Academic medical center experience Experience in an academic medical center Preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles: Top of Madison staff RN payMadison staff RN postings that state pay run $79k/yr to $91k/yr, the middle half $84k/yr to $84k/yr, across 251 postings.
Tuition assistance: Offered
Bonus: Relocation assistance Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.qualified applicants
Bonus: Referral bonus for referring applicants to open posted positions The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positionsreferring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
Pay reviews: Salary prorated by FTE Salary is prorated based on FTE.

Benefits

BenefitsPaid time offAn excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
BenefitsRetirement plans
BenefitsTwo-week paid parental leave
BenefitsAdoption assistance
BenefitsFlexible schedule and shift optionsOptions for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
BenefitsEmployee wellbeing department resourcesAccess to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.

More benefits (11)

BenefitsTuition help for coursework tied to career advancementTuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
BenefitsVision benefitsVision benefits
BenefitsContinuing educationContinuing Education
BenefitsDental benefitsDental benefits
BenefitsLife insuranceLife insurance
BenefitsDiscount programDiscount program
BenefitsPet insurancePet insurance
BenefitsWellness and fitness programsWellness and fitness programs
BenefitsMedical benefitsMedical benefits
Tuition benefits eligibility
Paid parental leave

The role and schedule

Day to day: Supporting nurses on immunotherapy, MIBG and stem cell transplant patients Support nurses caring for children undergoing advanced therapies including immunotherapy, MIBG therapy, hematopoietic stem cell and bone marrow transplant.
Day to day: Evidence-based practice, quality projects and staff mentorship
Day to day: Finding care gaps and supporting general and intermediate care patients
Hours stated: typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours, however some off hours or weekends may be required
Weekends: Some off hours or weekends some off hours or weekends may be required
Details: Strong shared governance structure where every nurse has a voice A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Details: Magnet-designated hospital also a Magnet®-designated facility
Details: Works across inpatient and outpatient settings at American Family Children's Hospital across specialized inpatient and outpatient settings at American Family Children’s Hospital

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient: Acuity-based staffing ratios Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety

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UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric Hematology / Oncology for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Pediatric Hematology / Oncology

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Description

Work Schedule

Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Specialist and bring your pediatric hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant expertise! This unique opportunity is a 100% FTE position scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours, however some off hours or weekends may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will primarily work at American Family Children’s Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Advance your professional nursing career at the #1 hospital in the state of Wisconsin!

Join our team as a CNS or NS

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS): An APRN with advanced education and specialized clinical expertise who integrates care across direct patient care, nursing practice, and organizational/system levels.

Nurse Specialist (NS): An RN with specialty expertise who serves as a clinical expert, mentor, consultant, and leader in evidence-based practice and quality improvement across patient care, nursing, and organizational settings.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to

Serve as a clinical expert supporting pediatric patients with complex hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplant, and immunology diagnoses across specialized inpatient and outpatient settings at American Family Children’s Hospital. Peds experience in oncology and bone marrow transplant is highly preferred.

Advance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, staff mentorship, and implementation of innovative care models and technologies.

Support nurses caring for children undergoing advanced therapies including immunotherapy, MIBG therapy, hematopoietic stem cell and bone marrow transplant.

Partner with interdisciplinary leaders and nursing teams to identify gaps in care delivery, improve clinical practice, and support both general care and intermediate care patient populations.

Be part of an exciting period of growth supporting both the established Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant unit.

Collaborate with nursing leadership, CNS colleagues, educators, and program leaders to influence practice, support nursing excellence, and enhance care delivery for pediatric specialty populations.

Pay

Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.

Salary is prorated based on FTE.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

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

*This position may be filled as either a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Specialist (NS), based on the candidate's education, licensure, and qualifications. Please note that qualifications have recently been updated.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Qualifications

Education

Master’s Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required

Work Experience

3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required

Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist or other nurse leadership role Preferred

Experience in an academic medical center Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Wisconsin Required

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification in areas of specialty or population focus Required

Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Required

Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred

Nurse Specialist

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Required and

Must obtain Master’s degree in Nursing or doctoral degree (DNP) in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start date in the Nurse Specialist title Required

MSN or DNP within six (6) months of start date Preferred

Completion of graduate program for Clinical Nurse Specialist Preferred

Work Experience

3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required

Previous experience in a nursing leader role 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

Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Required

Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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 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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (800027C) Job Description

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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Health Job ID #51172. Posted job title: Nurse Specialist/Nurse Specialist – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

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

What's around it?

In Madison, WI

Madison, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,413/mo
Household income: $78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Madison, WI

NeighborhoodsRecent grads and young professionals on Reddit often look at East Washington Avenue and blocks right by the Capitol, plus East Side pockets that stay cheaper than the near-east even as they gentrify; Sun Prairie comes up as a cheaper bedroom-community commute. Extra Space’s 2026 roundup flags Hill Farms-University as the in-city budget option (median home $274,000, median rent $708), Marquette for historic charm and lakeside recreation ($298,833 / $1,186), Vilas near UW–Madison ($393,950 / $1,475), and Dudgeon-Monroe as a tree-lined mix of families and young pros with more than a mile and a half of Monroe Street shops ($423,567 / $1,287). Families are frequently pointed toward suburbs Verona, Middleton, and Waunakee.

Recent grads and young professionals on Reddit often look at East Washington Avenue and blocks right by the Capitol, plus East Side pockets that stay cheaper than the near-east even as they gentrify; Sun Prairie comes up as a cheaper bedroom-community commute. Extra Space’s 2026 roundup flags Hill Farms-University as the in-city budget option (median home $274,000, median rent $708), Marquette for historic charm and lakeside recreation ($298,833 / $1,186), Vilas near UW–Madison ($393,950 / $1,475), and Dudgeon-Monroe as a tree-lined mix of families and young pros with more than a mile and a half of Monroe Street shops ($423,567 / $1,287).

Families are frequently pointed toward suburbs Verona, Middleton, and Waunakee.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundU.S. News puts the typical Madison commute at about 18.31 minutes. Metro Transit’s Rapid Route A BRT runs east-west from the Sun Prairie Park and Ride to Junction Road with 15-minute weekday service until 8:00 p.m. and 15-minute Saturday service until 7:00 p.m.; Routes B and F also board along that corridor, so a home near a BRT station can feel closer than the map suggests. Redfin scores transit 35/100 and flags limited, inconsistent buses especially in the suburbs, so most nurses will still want a car. The west side holds about 33,000 residents and more than 23,000 jobs concentrated around University Research Park; UW Hospital and Clinics is the named major healthcare hub. Hospital parking and shift-specific routes are not covered in these sources.

U.S. News puts the typical Madison commute at about 18.31 minutes. Metro Transit’s Rapid Route A BRT runs east-west from the Sun Prairie Park and Ride to Junction Road with 15-minute weekday service until 8:00 p.m. and 15-minute Saturday service until 7:00 p.m.; Routes B and F also board along that corridor, so a home near a BRT station can feel closer than the map suggests.

Redfin scores transit 35/100 and flags limited, inconsistent buses especially in the suburbs, so most nurses will still want a car. The west side holds about 33,000 residents and more than 23,000 jobs concentrated around University Research Park; UW Hospital and Clinics is the named major healthcare hub.

Hospital parking and shift-specific routes are not covered in these sources.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: susansuttonhomes.com Source 3: redfin.com Source 4: apartmentguide.com

OutdoorsMadison sits between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona among five area lakes, with 307 parks, a free Henry Vilas Zoo, and more than 200 miles of biking and hiking trails including the Capital City State Trail. Named greenspaces include Olbrich Park and Hillington Green Park in Dudgeon-Monroe; residents kayak, fish, boat, and paddleboard the lakes, and state parks sit within about an hour’s drive. Winters shut down much of this, but summers turn the lakes, beer gardens, and trail network into daily life rather than weekend trips.

Madison sits between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona among five area lakes, with 307 parks, a free Henry Vilas Zoo, and more than 200 miles of biking and hiking trails including the Capital City State Trail. Named greenspaces include Olbrich Park and Hillington Green Park in Dudgeon-Monroe; residents kayak, fish, boat, and paddleboard the lakes, and state parks sit within about an hour’s drive.

Winters shut down much of this, but summers turn the lakes, beer gardens, and trail network into daily life rather than weekend trips.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visitmadison.com Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: apartmentguide.com Source 5: extraspace.com

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Madison is a mid-size capital and Big Ten town squeezed between Lakes Mendota and Monona, with 307 parks, 200-plus miles of trails, a free Henry Vilas Zoo, and the Dane County Farmers' Market on the Capitol Square. Nurses get UW Hospital and Clinics plus west-side jobs at University Research Park; typical commute is about 18 minutes, but Rapid Route A is the only frequent BRT spine and Transit Score is 35, so most still drive. Young professionals land on the East Side, East Wash, and near the Capitol; Hill Farms-University is the budget in-city option, Dudgeon-Monroe and Vilas cost more near Monroe Street and campus. Food is a genuine draw—The Old Fashioned, Graze, State Street Brats, Olbrich Biergarten, and a thick brewery circuit. Locals are blunt about tradeoffs: winters can run November through March, listings hit about $486k in 2026, diversity is limited, and this is not a big city. If you bike, boat, and can handle a long winter, daily quality of life is the pitch.

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As of 2026Source 1: visitmadison.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: susansuttonhomes.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: redfin.com Source 6: concoursehotel.com Source 7: youtube.com Source 8: thehonestlocal.com

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Join our team as a CNS or NS

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to

Pay

At UW Health, you will have

Qualifications

Education

Work Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Qualifications

Education

Work Experience

Licenses & Certifications

About UW Health

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What's around it?

Madison, WIiFrom Census ACS 2024.

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Madison, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.