Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Specialist – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Inpatient Specialties
Madison, Wisconsin
RN
Posted Aug 25 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Oncology
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 5 a week · 40 hours
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- 3+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Relocation
- Help offered
The median for nursing in Wisconsin is $38/hr, across 352 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
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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.
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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, immunology, neuroscience, ENT, and plastics diagnoses across specialized inpatient 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, as well as patients requiring specialized neurological, plastics, and ENT surgical care.
- 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 and the development of a new pediatric medical/surgical short stay 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.
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“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…” · from this posting
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Previous experience in a nursing leader role Preferred
- 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
- 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.
Place
- City
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Rent against this pay
- 14% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $78,050/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
$1,413 median rent against $10,227 a month at $59/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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