Nurse Intern PICU

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Nurse intern position in Surgical Medical PICU-

The intern position requires one 12 hour shift per week- could be days or nights depending on school schedule- must be able to commit to this schedule while in school. It is a casual position that does not include benefits.

We fill our intern opportunities with students who are committed to the specialty/unit to which they are being hired.

Seeking senior nursing students (prefer May 2027 grads who are passionate about the surgical medical PICU and intend to pursue a future RN promotion there.

Prefer candidates with hospital cna or tech experience.

Targeting start date of September 28, 2026 or October 12, 2026.

If hired as NEW hire, MUST attend a New Team Member Welcome session on start date. (Mondays) If you have classes or clinicals on Mondays, you'll need to make alternate arrangements with your faculty in order to attend the New Hire Welcome session as it is a mandatory session.

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