Nurse Intern PICU May 2026 grads

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Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Nurse Intern opportunity in our Surgical Medical PICU-

This is a casual position requiring three 12 hour shifts per 2 week pay period for May 2026 grads.

(if currently a DEU student- would work two shifts per pay period)

Two 12 hour shifts per pay period for December 2026 grads.

Should be f l exible to work day or night shift based on preceptor. Must be able to commit to this schedule while in school

Seeking May or December 2026 grads who have top interest in a future RN position in the PICU. If offered a promotion to RN, we consider the intern role to be an investment in RN orientation. future RN opportunities will be full time on night shift so must be comfortable committing long term to working nights.

Preference given to candidates who have some experience in critical care setting.

Targeting start date of December 8th, 2025. If hired you will be required to attend a New Hire Welcome session on that date from 9a-4p. If you have class/clinicals on that date, you'll need to make alternate arrangements with your school/faculty.

Surgical-Medical Pediatric Critical Care- W4

Surgical-Medical Pediatric Critical Care Unit is a 44-bed multispecialty intensive care unit. Nurses here care for the immediate postoperative needs of patients requiring intensive airway management and physiologic monitoring such as those recovering from neuro-surgical procedures, trauma, solid organ transplant, and other surgical procedures. In addition to the surgical population, a variety of medical patients are cared for including chronic needs patients and patients with tracheotomies requiring extensive teaching to be able to be discharged home. Due to the nature of the patients cared for on this unit, there is a high volume of admission, discharge and transfer activity. Nurses on West 4 are extremely skilled in a wide-variety of competencies from neurological dysfunction, solid organ transplantation, dialysis , respiratory ailments, and are able to care for patients with surgical/trauma needs, chronic conditions and much more. Patient population on this unit may also include respiratory illness, sepsis, or be a bone marrow transplant or oncology patient requiring an intensive level of medical and nursing management.

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs nursing tasks for which he/she has been trained and has demonstrated competency through a skills checklist. Senior level status in any nursing program required. Ability to communicate and understand detailed instructions relating to basic patient care and transport. Must be able to work and stand for long periods, as well as lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council