Inpatient OR Nursing Assistant - Night Shift & Sign-On

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin seeks a Nursing Assistant (CNA/NA) to support surgical services, including room/equipment prep and patient transport. The role operates 10-hour night shifts, with no weekends, and rotating holidays 1–2 per year. Night differential and a $3000 sign-on bonus are offered.

High school diploma and Wisconsin NA program completion are required; BLS/CPR within 3 months. Responsibilities include assisting with positioning, equipment coordination, and ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program Required
• High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred
• 1 year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred
• Listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable and assist with room/equipment preparation prior to surgeries.
• Coordinate preventative equipment maintenance in accordance with safety standards.
• Arrange specimen transport and testing for the Inpatient Operating Room.
• Assist with patient positioning, patient transport, intentional rounding, stocking, and ordering equipment.
• Help maintain high patient care standards in a surgical services setting.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Safety-focused

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Wisconsin-approved Nursing Assistant program

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin seeks a Nursing Assistant (CNA/NA) to support surgical services, including room/equipment prep and patient transport. The role operates 10-hour night shifts, with no weekends, and rotating holidays 1–2 per year. Night differential and a $3000 sign-on bonus are offered.

High school diploma and Wisconsin NA program completion are required; BLS/CPR within 3 months. Responsibilities include assisting with positioning, equipment coordination, and ensuring safety