Care Team Leader, Inpatient Pediatric General Medical/Surgical Unit
UW Health
Madison, WI · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
90% FTE, 8/12 hour Evening/Night shifts (1900-0730 or 2300-0730) with a 2:6 weekend rotation and holiday rotation per unit. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.
Pay:
Additional components of compensation may include:
Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked.
Weekend Differential: $4.25/hour as applicable for hours worked.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital.
We are seeking a Care Team Leader RN :
Nurses on this 24-bed high acuity unit care for children from infancy through adolescence.
Nurses care for patients who have a wide variety of complex medical and surgical problems.
You will get experience with organ transplantation, congenital anomalies, cardiovascular defects, trauma, urology surgical repairs, orthopedic traumas/surgeries, and general medical patients.
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.
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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience
2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient unit Required
3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred
Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required
Current CPR/BLS certification Required
National 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.
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