Charge Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care - $44-65 per hour

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits eligibility

Job summary

UW Health is seeking an Intermediate Care Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing role at University Hospital in Madison, WI. The IMC unit focuses on high-acuity care for adults with complex conditions and instability, requiring strong leadership and collaboration.

The role offers opportunities to mentor staff, optimize patient and staff outcomes, and participate in strategic operational initiatives within a brand-new IMC unit. A comprehensive benefits package supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
• 2 years inpatient experience required.
• 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• ACLS within 6 months required.
• National certification in relevant specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the IMC nursing team to provide high-acuity care.
• Coordinate staffing, assignments, and resource allocation for optimal patient outcomes.
• Partner with management on hiring, patient experience, and operational strategy.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to resolve clinical and operational challenges.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

UW Health is seeking a Intermediate Care Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Intermediate CareDiscipline:

RNDuration:

OngoingEmployment Type:

Staff

Work Schedule:90%, evening/night shifts with a 2 in 6 weekend schedule and holiday rotation. You will work at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.Pay:Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked

Be part of something remarkableWork at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Join our brand-new intermediate care unit and help us deliver remarkable care through high standards of patient care and exceptional communication.We are seeking an experienced Intermediate care or higher

Registered Nurse (RN)

to join our dedicated team in a state-of-the-art

16-bed Hospitalist IMC

that will care for patients on

C2/6

. This unit specializes in providing comprehensive, high-acuity nursing care to adults presenting with a wide variety of medical diagnoses, complex comorbidities or hemodynamic instability requiring increased support. Working closely with the nurse manager, this is a unique opportunity for a Care Team Leader to be part of creating and shaping a new space.Join UW Health’s first fully dedicated Intermediate Care (IMC) unit as a front-line leader surrounded by state-of-the-art technology and a strong interdisciplinary team.Optimize patient and staff outcomes through strategic resource allocation and care assignments.Drive team excellence by mentoring nurses, leading quality improvement initiatives, and tracking clinical metrics.Partner with management on unit hiring, patient experience rounding, and operational strategy.Resolve complex clinical and operational challenges by collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

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. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balanceAccess 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 safetyA 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 programsTuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancementThe opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing PreferredWork Experience:2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient unit Required3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit PreferredRelevant 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 RequiredCurrent CPR/BLS certification RequiredACLS within 6 months RequiredNational 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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics BenefitsUW Health Job ID #51680. Posted job title: RN – RN / Charge Nurse – Hospitalist IMC (C2/6)About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.

Benefits

Holiday PayVision benefitsContinuing EducationSick payDental benefitsLife insuranceDiscount programPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsMedical benefits