Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff 90% FTE, evening/night shifts including every other weekend with a holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. This position is part of a NICU expansion and multiple positions are available. Pay: Additional components of compensation may include: - Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked. - Weekend Differential: $4.25/hour as applicable for hours worked. Be part of something remarkable Join the 1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: - Provide care for critically ill newborns, infants and their families across the continuum of care, from admission to discharge. - This 26-bed NICU is a model for patient-and family-centered care. - Provide care for infants requiring the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, including a wide variety of medical and surgical complexities. Take a virtual tour of our NICU and see the REMARKABLE care our nurses provide At UW Health, you will have: - An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. - Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. - A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice. - 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 to support employee/family well-being. - A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. - Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment- UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred Work Experience - Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit. Required - Relevant RN Experience Preferred Licenses & Certifications - Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required - Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required - NRP within 6 months Required - Relevant certification 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 Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits/n/n UW Health Job ID 46165. Posted job title: NICU RN 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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