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RN - Access Center - Nights

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Apr 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This role uses clinical expertise away from the bedside. What experience prepares you for that?

What they are checking: Whether they have strong acute care judgment that works over the phone without seeing the patient.

Tell me about a time you had to communicate clearly with someone frustrated or under stress on the phone.

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and clear when referring providers are worried about a sick child.

How do you stay sharp and focused on night shifts in a busy, fast-paced role?

What they are checking: Whether they have real strategies for working nights while staying accurate.

Tell me about a time you were the central contact for several people working on one problem.

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate many moving parts and keep information flowing.

What would you do

You have three calls coming in at once: a transfer, a consult request and a bed question. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize by urgency and keep track of every open request.

How do you work with patient placement when beds are tight and a transfer is waiting?

What they are checking: Whether they can problem-solve capacity issues and keep everyone updated on the plan.

A specialist is slow to call back on an urgent consult. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know when and how to escalate to keep a child's care moving.

About the work

A community hospital calls at 2 a.m. wanting to transfer a sick infant. Walk me through how you handle that call.

What they are checking: Whether they can gather the right clinical details and connect the right specialists and transport quickly.

How do you decide whether a patient needs Critical Care Transport or can come by ground with a standard crew?

What they are checking: Whether they understand acuity and know how to work with medical control on transport decisions.

How do you make sure nothing gets lost in the handoff between the referring hospital, transport team and receiving unit?

What they are checking: Whether they use structured communication like SBAR and document thoroughly.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. 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. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ The RN in this role will use clinical expertise away from the bedside in a busy - fast paced setting. Serve as a central communication source for all components of the patient transfer and consultation process, including direct ED/Inpatient admissions and Critical Care Transport. Responsible for the facilitation of communication with specialty providers, medical control, transport team and patient placement. Acts as a resource to community and hospital based providers. Demonstrates effective communication skills, critical thinking skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to follow clinical practice guidelines. • $2,500 Sign-on Bonus* • Full time or Part time • Available hours: 24 hrs, 30 hrs or 36 hrs per week • Nights - 12 hr shifts • Shift differential and Night premium available • Weekend rotation - every 3rd weekend • Onsite - Milwaukee main campus • Office setting Experience: • 3+ years of experience as an RN required • OR • 3+ years of Transport experience as an RCP required • Pediatric experience preferred • Previous critical care, emergency room, or transport experience preferred • Epic ASAP and Epic Rover experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to work independently, utilize time management, prioritization and multi-tasking skills needed in a fast paced department. • Knowledge of a variety of pediatric healthcare specialties, including level of care, symptom identification critical thinking and decision making to appropriately triage and manage consult and transport requests. • Basic knowledge of a computer including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, web browsing, document access and electronic health record. Education: • Associate's Degree of Nursing required • Bachelor's Degree Science of Nursing degree preferred • OR • Associate's Degree of Respiratory Care required Licensure/Certifications: • RN-Registered Nurse or License Respiratory Care Practitioner • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required • PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council within 180 Days required * $2,500 sign-on bonus available for External candidates only 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: + one of the following: - N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council

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