Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg - $40-59 per hour

Wisconsinnurses; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Float Med Surg in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves floating across departments, providing patient-centered care, and mentoring new nurses. Join a leading hospital with excellent benefits and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Six months of nursing experience in inpatient units required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Float across multiple departments and specialties.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Serve as a mentor and role model.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Float Med Surg for a nursing job in MADISON, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Description:

Work Schedule:

We have a variety of FTE and shift rotations available, including part-time & full-time positions, with variable 8 or 12-hour shifts and weekend rotations. Holiday rotation is required. This position offers a float differential in addition to shift and weekend differentials. You will primarily work at University Hospital and occasionally at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your nursing expertise to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. University Hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, and a world-renowned academic health system.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Float across multiple departments and specialties, caring for complex and dynamic patient populations in various medical, surgical, general care, and intermediate care (IMC) units.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care using critical thinking to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and escalate complications, and administer appropriate interventions, demonstrating a commitment to patient and family-centered nursing care.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams, honing interpersonal communication skills and effectively delegating tasks.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, with opportunities to precept new nurses and students, and participate in strategic planning, quality improvement, and Shared Governance.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, parental leave, and adoption assistance. Full-time benefits are available for positions 60% FTE and higher.
• Acuity-based staffing ratios for safety.
• A strong shared governance structure ensuring every nurse has a voice.
• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work for employee and family well-being.
• Recognition of nursing excellence through various award programs.
• Tuition benefits to support professional growth and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Work Experience

• Six (6) months of nursing experience in inpatient units and central float, or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of orientation. Required.
• Relevant RN experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Wisconsin or a jurisdiction in the nurse licensure compact. Required upon hire.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS certification within 6 months required.
• Relevant certification preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionUW Health is dedicated to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace. We encourage applications from BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary persons, women, persons with disabilities, military members, and veterans. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and recognized nationally.

UW Health East Madison Hospital is UW Health’s newest and most advanced hospital, committed to holistic health and wellness.

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system, ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin, with six main hospitals, a JOA partner, and over 90 clinics across Wisconsin and Illinois. We care for over 800,000 patients annually and employ more than 24,000 staff, including many faculty from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits