Per Diem Nurse - option 1A - Med & Surg 1st Floor

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UW Health seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for per diem shifts at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI. You will care for Med/Surg, IMC and Short Stay patients on a brand-new 14-bed unit, with shifts including evening, night, weekend or holiday coverage.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care in a Magnet-designated environment. We offer an excellent benefits package and multiple scheduling options to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High-quality, patient-centered care in a professional environment.
• Ability to work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Adaptability to fast-paced inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care on Medical/Surgical units.
• Care for Med/Surg, IMC and Short Stay patients as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice changes.
• Collaborate in developing, executing and evaluating multidisciplinary care plans.
• Manage patients post-operatively and assist with discharge planning in a busy setting.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Job description

Work Schedule:

Per Diem Registered Nurses must commit to work a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours, per six (6) week scheduling period in direct patient care. As applicable to operations, one shift should be an evening, night, weekend or holiday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Advance your nursing career at East Madison Hospital, which is UW Health's newest and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

Come work on our BRAND NEW Medical and Surgical unit which, is a fast-paced, 14-bed unit that offers rewarding nursing opportunities at a Magnet designated hospital. This position will cover both Medical/Surgical 1st and 3rd floors providing a unique opportunity to care for Med/Surg, IMC and Short Stay patients!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Help provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a professional environment that fosters and values collaboration, respect, and diversity.


• Join a team of remarkable nurses caring for general care, select IMC, and Med/Surg Short Stay patients across a wide variety of medical and surgical diagnoses.


• Work in a collaborative environment, surrounded by state of the art technology, evidence-based practice and a strong interdisciplinary team.


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice changes.


• Collaborate in the development, execution and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care.


• Manage patients post operatively and provide expert discharge planning in a high-volume, fast-moving setting.

"What makes working at East Madison Hospital in the Medical and Surgical unit so great is the staff that surround you. We support each other. We build each other up so we can be better. The culture of positivity causes a chain reaction that flows to our patients, who so many times have told me they notice our vibe here. Our ideas are taken seriously, so we are continuously improving our practices. I have never worked somewhere where I felt as valued as I do here." -Cherie Ebert, RN

Hear from one of our nurses about what makes this role so unique and rewarding.

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) Preferred

Work Experience

• Inpatient Units: Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health's Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit. Required


• Relevant RN Experience 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 Required


• Current CPR/BLS Certification Required


• Relevant Certification 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.

East Madison Hospital

is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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