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

UW Health

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care for the Thoracic Surgery Unit IMC. This role leads a care team and coordinates with interprofessional staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a 7-bed unit.

The RN will mentor colleagues, oversee shift operations, ensure safe, efficient care, and support department goals. BSN preferred; 2 years inpatient experience; CPR/BLS; ACLS within 6 months; leadership experience valued.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in nursing Preferred
2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient unit Required
3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred
Relevant RN experience with department‑specific patient population Preferred

Responsibilities

Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills.
Direct and lead nursing staff to ensure optimum patient care, efficient operations, quality service and sound financial management.
Analyze and resolve problems outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Mentoring

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (Baccalaureate) preferred

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Intermediate Care

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, Evening/night shift rotation, one in three weekend rotation, and holiday rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. You will work at 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 remarkable:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Care Team Leader(CTL) / Charge Nurse to:

Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
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. This 7-bed unit with spacious rooms provides a quiet comforting environment for patients to heal.
Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills.
Direct and lead nursing staff to ensure optimum patient care, efficient operations, quality service and sound financial management.
Analyze and resolve problems that fall outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers.

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 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:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing Preferred

Work Experience:

2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient unit Required
3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred
Relevant 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 Required
Current CPR/BLS certification Required
ACLs within 6 months Required
National 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 Benefits

UW Health Job ID #52100. Posted job title: RN- RN–Thoracic Surgery Unit–IMC and General Care (B4/3)

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.

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