Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 31, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff 60% FTE, two 12 hour night shifts with holiday in-house triage requirements. Position is Monday - Friday, no weekend requirement. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable! Join the 1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Inpatient Pediatric Operating Room team. In this specialized role, you will provide high?quality perioperative nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents undergoing surgical procedures. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, techs, and Child Life specialists to ensure safe, patient?centered care throughout the surgical experience. - Serve as a pediatric circulating nurse which includes 6 OR suites, 2 procedural suites, and 1 hybrid OR. - Maintain a sterile and safe operating room environment, ensuring compliance with all safety and infection control standards. - Advocate for pediatric patients and their families, offering emotional support, education, and clear communication. 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 reimbursement - 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 - 6 months of relevant clinical experience Required - Clinical operating room experience Preferred Licenses & Certifications - Registration as a professional nurse in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required - CPR certification Upon Hire Required - ACLS certification Preferred - PALS 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. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits UW Health Job ID 40507. Posted job title: RN - Pediatric OR 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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