Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Manager, Pediatrics

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Float Manager, Pediatrics for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Pediatrics - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Day shifts M-F with flexibility needed to provide visibility to off shifts as needed You will work at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable. Lead the planning and opening of a new General Care Pediatric unit and provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Pediatric Float Pool, supporting care for patients from newborn through adolescence. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: - Collaborate closely with unit leaders to anticipate staffing needs, maintain competency alignment across units, and drives quality, safety, and patient experience outcomes across all areas served by the float pool. - Manage staffing and budget operations, including scheduling, FTE oversight, performance management, and operating budgets for both departments. - Foster a culture of adaptability and staffing flexibility to support unit needs. 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. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). (only keep in if this applies to position) - 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. Qualifications - Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN), Required - Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Preferred Work Experience - Three (3) years of relevant clinical experience. Required - Demonstrated progressive leadership experience. Required - Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience within same or relevant practice area. Preferred Licenses & Certifications - RN Licensed in State of Wisconsin. Required - Certification in relevant specialty. 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. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits /n/n UW Health Job ID 46554. Posted job title: RN Manager - , General Pediatrics and Float Pool 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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