Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Resident - $41 per hour

UW Health

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 86,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Evening & night shift differential

Overtime pay

On-call pay

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Resident for a 12-month program designed to ease new graduates into practice across inpatient areas and the OR.

The residency includes mentoring by preceptors, cohort-based classes, and specialized orientation. Employment is full-time with 8/12-hour shifts, weekend rotation, and shift differentials. This entry-level residency supports growth within UW Health's Magnet-designated facilities.

Qualifications

Minimum – ADN, BSN or MSN completed within the previous 12 months.
Preferred– BSN completed within the previous 12 months.

Responsibilities

Participate in the 12-month nurse resident program designed to help new graduates move confidently into practice.
Be hired in inpatient and other clinical practice areas including adult and pediatric populations.
Experience an orientation with mentoring by preceptors and clinical nurse specialists and join monthly nurse resident classes.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Nurse Resident

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule: 90/100% FTE. 8/12-hour day/evening or day/night shifts with weekend rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

Evening & night shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay

Program Overview

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking an Inpatient Nurse Resident to:

Join our prestigious 12-month program which is designed to help New Graduate Registered Nurses move confidently into practice following graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Be hired in a wide range of clinical practice areas which include both adult and pediatric patient populations. Clinical practice areas include inpatient (medical, surgical, critical care, psychiatric) emergency department and surgical services including the OR.
As a New Graduate RN, experience an orientation designed specifically for new to practice nurses which includes mentoring by preceptors and clinical nurse specialists.
Participate in monthly nurse resident classes with their cohort. You will meet with clinical experts and problem-solve clinical challenges and learn more about resources to support your practice.

The Nurse Residency Program at UW Health is part of a national initiative developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and Vizient and is one of an elite group of Nurse Residency Programs accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in the United States.

Education

Minimum – Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN or BAN) or Master Degree in Nursing (MSN) completed within the previous 12 months.

Preferred– Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) completed within the previous 12 months.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum– Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin. Current CPR/BLS Certification upon hire. Additional lifesaving intervention certifications may be required after hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

Facilites and Locations

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.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

UW Health 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.

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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