RN Navigator, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Listed compensation
$91k-$136k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
100% FTE Hours are typically Monday – Friday between 7:00AM – 5:00PM and 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
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator, Pediatric Cardiothoracic
Surgery to:
- Navigate care for cardiothoracic surgery patients across the continuum, from referral through postoperative follow-up.
- Serve as a key liaison between patients, families, surgeons, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless care coordination.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to support timely access, patient education, and care planning.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and program performance.
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) 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 Clinics Benefits
Key Responsibilities
The RN Navigator will manage the care continuum for cardiothoracic surgery patients from initial referral through postoperative follow-up. They act as a liaison between families, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care coordination and patient education.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 45% have no call, 80% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery RN listings in Wisconsin | 5 active | 44 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 25% remote · 45% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin registered nurse listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 1% offer loan repayment160 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Surgery RN listings | 16 in the last 30 days | 22 the 30 days before (−27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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