Registered Nurse; RN - Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Position Title

Registered Nurse – Pediatric PCU (Nursing Education Specialist)

American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) in Madison, Wisconsin. Full‑time (100% FTE) with Monday–Friday day shift hours; occasional off‑hour or weekend coverage may be required.

Salary is prorated based on full‑time status and falls within the established FTE range.

• Lead onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development for nursing staff across pediatric general care and specialty inpatient areas.
• Support nurses caring for diverse pediatric populations including hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplant, immunology, neuroscience, ENT, plastics, medical/surgical, behavioral health, trauma, and transplant patients.
• Partner with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote safe, evidence‑based pediatric care.
• Support innovative pediatric programs and unit growth, including a specialized pediatric hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant population and a new pediatric short‑stay unit expansion.
• Serve as a clinical education resource for nurses caring for both short‑stay and complex pediatric patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with fellow nurse educators, CNSs, managers, and program leaders to advance nursing excellence, support system‑wide initiatives, and foster a culture of learning across AFCH.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (required);
  Master’s Degree in Nursing Education preferred.
• Three (3) years of pediatric inpatient nursing experience, with experience in pediatric hematology/oncology, medical‑surgical, and specialty pediatric populations strongly preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in a clinical setting (preferred).
• Relevant experience in primary and specialty clinic settings for NES candidates working in ambulatory areas (preferred).

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact (required upon hire).
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification (required upon hire).
• National certification in a relevant specialty (preferred).

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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.

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off and retirement plans
• Two‑week paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Flexibility in scheduling and shift options to support work‑life balance
• Resources from the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department for emotional, financial, and physical well‑being
• Acuity‑based staffing ratios for optimal safety
• A strong shared governance structure that ensures every nurse has a voice
• Recognition through multiple award programs for nursing excellence
• Tuition benefit eligibility for coursework related to career advancement
• Referral bonus opportunity for referring qualified colleagues or friends