Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Wisconsin
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where children's health systems and large academic medical centers drive consistent demand across primary care, developmental pediatrics, and acute care specialties. Major employers with a long-standing presence in the state include Children's Wisconsin, UW Health, and Ascension Wisconsin, all of which maintain dedicated pediatric and neonatal programs. Openings range from new-graduate NP roles within structured residency tracks to experienced positions leading specialty clinics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) | Department of Pediatrics | Division of Critical Care Medicine (Inpatient)
Position Summary:
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department Division of Pediatric Critical Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary or specialty medical care within inpatient setting. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at the Children's Wisconsin hospital campus. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.
Position Highlights:
- Patient Care: Examine, treat, and document acute and chronic care of children with complex and critical health conditions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Order, interpret, and record results of clinical tests and report results to physician team. Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other therapeutic treatments.
- Teaching/Education: Instruction (formal and/or informal) of nurses and nursing students, medical students, residents, parents and other health care professionals.
- Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Research: Participate in section research activities.
Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
- Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
- Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders
- Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
- Monitor effectiveness of plan of care.
- Educate patients on disease and treatment plans.
- Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
- Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
- Collaborate and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
- Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
- Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission.
- Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Examine, treat, and document acute and chronic care of children with complex and critical health conditions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Order, interpret, and record results of clinical tests and report results to physician team. Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other therapeutic treatments.
- Teaching/Education: Instruction (formal and/or informal) of nurses and nursing students, medical students, residents, parents and other health care professionals.
- Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Research: Participate in section research activities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.
Schedule:
- Position requires flexibility with respect to scheduling as coverage.
- Includes 24/7 care of patients and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays in a rotating schedule.
- .5 FTE (20 hours per week)
- Required: Salaried (Exempt)
Position Summary:
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care within the inpatient setting. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at the Children's Wisconsin hospital campus. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.
Position Highlights:
- Teaching/Education: Instruction (formal and/or informal) of nurses and nursing students, medical students, residents, parents and other health care professionals.
- Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Research: Participate in section research activities.
Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
- Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
- Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders
- Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
- Monitor effectiveness of plan of care.
- Educate patients on disease and treatment plans.
- Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
- Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
- Collaborate and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
- Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
- Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission.
- Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Examine, treat, and document acute and chronic care of children with complex and critical health conditions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Order, interpret, and record results of clinical tests and report results to physician team. Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other therapeutic treatments.
- Teaching/Education: Instruction (formal and/or informal) of nurses and nursing students, medical students, residents, parents and other health care professionals.
- Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Research: Participate in section research activities.
Schedule:
- Position requires flexibility with respect to scheduling as coverage.
- Includes 24/7 care of patients and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays in a rotating schedule.
- Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
- Salaried (Exempt)
Department/Division Highlights:
- Shift schedules include: Day shifts: 10 hours; Night shifts: 15.5 hoursScheduling expectations include: Working every fourth weekend; Participating in a rotating major and minor holiday schedule
Qualifications:
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience in critical care nursing or comparable clinical practice;
- Previous experience as an APP with subspecialty concentration in acute/chronic or critical care;
- Previous experience with technology-dependent children.
Minimum Education:
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
- Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
· Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization or historical certification equivalent
- Certification Requirements:
o American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
o Pediatric Acute Care Certification
Physician Assistant
- Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
- Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Certification Requirements:
o American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Why MCW:
- MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
- Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
- As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off and more!
Organizational Overview
Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group
Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.
Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2026-2027, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; gastroenterology and GI surgery; nephrology, neurology, and neurosurgery; pulmonology and Urology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.
Procedure for Candidacy
To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Job Profile:
Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) | Department of Pediatrics | Division of Critical Care Medicine (Inpatient)
Position Summary:
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department Division of Pediatric Critical Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary or specialty medical care within inpatient setting. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at the Children's Wisconsin hospital campus. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.
Position Highlights:
- Patient Care: Examine, treat, and document acute and chronic care of children with complex and critical health conditions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Order, interpret, and record results of clinical tests and report results to physician team. Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other therapeutic treatments.
- Teaching/Education: Instruction (formal and/or informal) of nurses and nursing students, medical students, residents, parents and other health care professionals.
- Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Research: Participate in section research activities.
Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
- Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
- Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders
- Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
- Monitor effectiveness of plan of care.
- Educate patients on disease and treatment plans.
- Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
- Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
- Collaborate and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
- Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
- Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission.
- Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Examine, treat, and document acute and chronic care of children with complex and critical health conditions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Order, interpret, and record results of clinical tests and report results to physician team. Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other therapeutic treatments.
- Teaching/Education: Instruction (formal and/or informal) of nurses and nursing students, medical students, residents, parents and other health care professionals.
- Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Research: Participate in section research activities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.
Schedule:
- Position requires flexibility with respect to scheduling as coverage.
- Includes 24/7 care of patients and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays in a rotating schedule.
- .5 FTE (20 hours per week)
- Required: Salaried (Exempt)
Position Summary:
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care within the inpatient setting. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at the Children's Wisconsin hospital campus. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.
Position Highlights:
- Teaching/Education: Instruction (formal and/or informal) of nurses and nursing students, medical students, residents, parents and other health care professionals.
- Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Research: Participate in section research activities.
Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
- Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
- Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders
- Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
- Monitor effectiveness of plan of care.
- Educate patients on disease and treatment plans.
- Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
- Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
- Collaborate and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
- Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
- Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission.
- Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Examine, treat, and document acute and chronic care of children with complex and critical health conditions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Order, interpret, and record results of clinical tests and report results to physician team. Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other therapeutic treatments.
- Teaching/Education: Instruction (formal and/or informal) of nurses and nursing students, medical students, residents, parents and other health care professionals.
- Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Research: Participate in section research activities.
Schedule:
- Position requires flexibility with respect to scheduling as coverage.
- Includes 24/7 care of patients and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays in a rotating schedule.
- Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
- Salaried (Exempt)
Department/Division Highlights:
- Shift schedules include: Day shifts: 10 hours; Night shifts: 15.5 hoursScheduling expectations include: Working every fourth weekend; Participating in a rotating major and minor holiday schedule
Qualifications:
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience in critical care nursing or comparable clinical practice;
- Previous experience as an APP with subspecialty concentration in acute/chronic or critical care;
- Previous experience with technology-dependent children.
Minimum Education:
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
- Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
· Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization or historical certification equivalent
- Certification Requirements:
o American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
o Pediatric Acute Care Certification
Physician Assistant
- Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
- Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Certification Requirements:
o American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Why MCW:
- MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
- Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
- As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off and more!
Organizational Overview
Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group
Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.
Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2026-2027, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; gastroenterology and GI surgery; nephrology, neurology, and neurosurgery; pulmonology and Urology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.
Procedure for Candidacy
To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Learn about Advanced Practice Providers
Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric nurse practitioner jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license or eligibility to obtain one
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with pediatric NP focus
- National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from PNCB or AANP
- Current BLS and PALS certifications from an American Heart Association-approved program
- Clinical experience in a pediatric inpatient, outpatient, or urgent care setting
- Strong EMR proficiency, with Epic experience preferred by most Wisconsin health systems
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pediatric nurse practitioner in Wisconsin?
To practice as a pediatric nurse practitioner in Wisconsin, you must hold an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber credential issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. That requires completing a graduate-level NP program with a pediatric population focus, passing a national certification exam through PNCB or AANP, and holding an active registered nurse license in Wisconsin. Applications are processed through the department's online licensing portal.
How much do pediatric nurse practitioners make in Wisconsin?
Pediatric nurse practitioners in Wisconsin earn a median of about $131,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $106,320 for the lowest 10% to over $166,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pediatric nurse practitioners in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin pediatric nurse practitioner roles are posted by Medical College of Wisconsin, UW Health, and N.E.W Community Clinic and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Children's Wisconsin, based in Milwaukee, is historically one of the highest-volume pediatric NP employers in the state, alongside UW Health in Madison and regional Ascension facilities.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most pediatric nurse practitioner jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and Kenosha consistently show the most pediatric nurse practitioner openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of Children's Wisconsin and the dense concentration of Froedtert and Ascension facilities, while Madison's demand is driven by UW Health and its affiliated pediatric clinics, and Green Bay reflects the regional hub role that HSHS and Prevea Health play in northeastern Wisconsin.
Are there remote pediatric nurse practitioner jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Pediatric NP work is primarily hands-on and clinic- or hospital-based, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 67% of pediatric nurse practitioner openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to involve pediatric telehealth consultations or care coordination rather than direct in-person assessment.
How can I get hired as a pediatric nurse practitioner in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a formal NP residency or fellowship program designed for new graduates. Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee runs a structured Advanced Practice Provider residency that accepts new pediatric NPs and pairs them with experienced clinical mentors. UW Health also offers NP transition-to-practice programs through its academic medical infrastructure. Candidates who hold current PNCB certification, strong pediatric clinical rotation hours, and PALS certification are most competitive for these positions.
Where can I find and apply to pediatric nurse practitioner jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to pediatric nurse practitioner jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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