Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU Stepdown - $40-59 per hour

RemoteWorker US; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health, recognized as Wisconsin's top hospital, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgical ICU Stepdown unit in Madison. This role involves providing specialized care across various surgical specialties and requires a commitment to exceptional patient service. Join a premier team dedicated to advancing nursing excellence in a supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Tuition benefits

Qualifications

• Six months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of WI.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Elevate nursing skills in a dynamic surgical unit experiencing various specialties.
• Educate patients on critical care procedures and manage airway for RNs aspiring towards intensive care.
• Be part of an interdisciplinary team fostering innovative patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical ICU Stepdown for a nursing job in MADISON, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical ICU Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, evening/night shift. 2:6 weekend rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department.You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay:

Additional components of pay may include:

• Shift differentials of $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend as applicable for hours worked
• Overtime

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN):

• Elevate your nursing career at Wisconsin’s #1 hospital on a dynamic unit where you'll care for patients across four specialties: Gynecology, Urology, Plastics, and ENT. Every day brings a unique challenge, honing your skills and expanding your knowledge base.
• Be a part of an innovative interdisciplinary team that supports and educates patients undergoing specialized procedures like free flap monitoring for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, as well as providing patient and family education following urinary diversion surgeries to get patients confident in caring for themselves at home. Witnessing the impact of your care firsthand that plays a vital role in their recovery and well-being.
• This unit provides excellent experience with airway management, including new tracheostomies, for RNs who may want to work in the critical care setting in the future.

Learn more about this unit

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.
• 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.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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.

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 Required
• Current CPR/BLS Certification 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.

UW Health Job ID #W39580. Posted job title: RN – Inpatient, Acute Care Surgical Specialty

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