Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care - $40-60 per hour

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intermediate Care/IMC and General Care units. You will care for thoracic surgery patients, assist with chest tube procedures, and collaborate with a team that emphasizes compassionate care and critical thinking.

The role offers flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, tuition support, and opportunities to develop new skills while adopting evidence-based nursing practices within a Magnet-designated facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Work Experience in inpatient units desired
• Six months nursing experience in inpatient units or participation in UW Health Nurse Residency Program

Responsibilities

• Join the Thoracic Surgery team caring for lung and esophageal patients
• Assist with chest tube insertions in procedure room within the unit
• Contribute to a dynamic general care/IMC unit with teamwork and compassionate care
• Adopt evidence‑based nursing practices and bring unit innovation

Skills

RN experience

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

BSN Preferred

Nursing education

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Specialty: Intermediate Care

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

90% FTE, 8/12 hour day/night shifts between 7:00am - 7:30pm and 7:00pm and 7:30am. Weekend and holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable!

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Join our incredible Thoracic Surgery team caring for a variety of patients that may include: lung and esophageal diseases, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies and other thoracic procedures.
• Assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion in the procedure room located within the unit.
• Be part of developing a dynamic general care/IMC unit utilizing strong teamwork, providing compassionate care and employing critical thinking.
• Bring innovation to the unit and engage in acquiring new skills as well as integrating evidence-based nursing practices into the unit culture.

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.
• 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.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth 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 Upon Hire Required
• Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
• ACLS within 6 months 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.

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 benefits

UW Health Job ID #47661. Posted job title: RN – Thoracic Surgery Unit – IMC and General Care Unit

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