Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics - $40-60 per hour

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave (2 weeks)

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) in Orthopedics for a staff position at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The role features 90% FTE with evening/night shifts and a rotating weekend/holiday schedule, working with a dynamic orthopedic team to deliver evidence-based care.

Preferred BSN, at least six months of nursing experience or participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program, active WI RN license, and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion.
• RN license in WI or compact jurisdiction; CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct orthopedic patient care and coordinate with interdisciplinary team.
• Collect and assess data to inform therapeutic plans with patients and families.
• Support evidence-based care and use of available technology.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

Specialty: Orthopedics
Discipline: RN
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule: 90% FTE, evening/night shift. One in three weekend rotation and holiday rotation. Hours are based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Work with a dynamic interdisciplinary Orthopedic team to systematically and continuously collect and assess data to provide therapeutic care with the patient and/or family. Be part of a team that uses evidence based care and technology.

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 resources through the 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 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
• 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

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.