RN - Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic

Work Schedule:  

100% FTE, Day shifts with no weekend or holiday rotation.  Hours based on department need.  You will work at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI.   

Be part of something remarkable 

Bring your passion for helping kids to the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital! 

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Join our world-class interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive life-changing care for kids living with neurological conditions. Diagnoses with Peds Neurosurgery include, but are not limited to hydrocephalus, Spina Bifida, brain tumors, Chiari malformations, epilepsy, stroke, and injuries to the head, nervous system, vascular system, or spine. Our expert team offers the latest treatments for the most complex neurological conditions. 
• Work directly with a highly collaborative team of providers and nurses that foster learning, education, and critical thinking and input from the team is valued. 
• Partner with Pediatric Neurosurgery patients and their families to provide holistic and comprehensive care. 
• Complete triage with a complex patient population, provide education both in-person and over the phone, and assist with procedures that include suture removal, shunt taps and shunt reprogramming.
   

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.  
• 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 as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.  
   

Qualifications:

• Graduate of school of nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
   

Work Experience:

• 6 months of RN experience Required
• Relevant RN experience Preferred
   

Licenses & Certifications:

• Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
• Applicable clinical 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.

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.