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Madison, Wisconsin

RN Navigator, Pediatric Complex Care

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$91k-$136k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

100% FTE, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, no weekends or holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a RN Navigator, Pediatric Complex Care to:

  • Care for pediatric patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care, behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
  • Provide evidence based, high quality nursing care for patients via telephone and MyChart.
  • Assist with care coordination and clinic procedures.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team for consistent and positive patient outcomes.
  • Provide education and guidance to patients and families.
  • Utilize evidence and science to guide practice.

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 as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required
  • Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field Preferred

Work Experience

  • 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
  • 1 year of relevant experience in the specific patient population being supported Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • Registered Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
  • Applicable Oncology certification based on patient population 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.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinic Benefits

Key Responsibilities

The RN Navigator will provide evidence-based nursing care for pediatric patients with complex chronic conditions and behavioral health challenges. They will coordinate care, provide patient education, and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure positive health outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Pediatric nursingChronic health condition managementBehavioral health supportEvidence-based practiceTelephone triageMultidisciplinary team collaboration

Pediatrics — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 48% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 15 employers

7
<$105k
5
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
1
$150k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
7%
CME allowance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Pediatrics (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 37 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits