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RN - Diagnostic & Therapy Center

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Madison, Wisconsin

Posted Aug 15 · Not open to new grads

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Shift
8-hour rotating
Hours a week
40
Unit
PACU

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Role

Schedule
8-hour rotating · 5 a week · 40 hours
Weekends
No weekends
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
0.5+ years

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About this role

100% FTE, 8 hour day/evening shifts, Monday – Friday with varied start times between 6:00am – 9:30am. No weekends or holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI.

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We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to

Provide care to a variety of pediatric patients in an outpatient setting requiring day treatment therapies. Administer infusions to pediatric patients for a wide variety of conditions including, cancer, hematologic conditions, Crohn’s disease, juvenile arthritis, genetic disorders, transplant and research. Provide post-anesthesia care including phase I and phase II recovery following radiologic interventions/treatments.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team including, proceduralists, specialty providers, APPs child life, scheduling, and radiology Set priorities adapting to changing patient and unit/clinic situations. Work in two of three care areas: day treatment therapies (e.g. infusions, transfusions), sedation for procedures as well as pre-post anesthesia care. Prefer minimum of 2 years of RN experience.

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 UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

Work Experience

6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred Prior involvement in clinical procedures in area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work Preferred Experience in an academic medical setting Preferred 1 year Specific to Diagnostic & Therapy Center – previous experience in chemo, sedation and/or anesthesia recovery Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months Preferred Certification in area of specialty Chemotherapy certification 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.

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Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred Work Experience 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred Prior involvement in cli…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
  • Work Experience
  • 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
  • Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
  • Prior involvement in clinical procedures in area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work Preferred
  • Experience in an academic medical setting Preferred
  • 1 year Specific to Diagnostic & Therapy Center – previous experience in chemo, sedation and/or anesthesia recovery Preferred
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months Preferred
  • Certification in area of specialty
  • Chemotherapy certification 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.
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Place

City
Madison, Wisconsin
Median rent
$1,413/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$78,050/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
3% below the national average

Madison area index 97.3, where 100 is the national average.

Madison blends college-town energy with Midwestern warmth, offering a laid-back yet vibrant lifestyle. Wisconsin's capital sits between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is home to the University of Wisconsin. Outdoor recreation, farmers' markets, and a friendly, health-conscious community make it an appealing destination for an RN seeking a welcoming relocation spot.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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UW Health is the integrated health system affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, serving more than 867,000 patients each year across the Upper Midwest and beyond. With more than 2,000 physicians and 26,500 dedicated staff, the system provides care through…

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