Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown
Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 /n/n UW Health Job ID 45469. 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
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