RN - eICU (on-site)

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health's eICU program is expanding its virtual nursing team to support critically ill adult patients across 13 hospitals. This role requires an RN with ICU experience, CPR/BLS on hire and ACLS within 6 months.

Work 90% FTE on-site in Madison, with 12-hour evening/night shifts and weekend rotation. Strong emphasis on mentorship, quality improvement, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required or BSN preferred
• Two (2) years of nursing experience in eICU or ICU settings required
• Current CPR/BLS certification required on hire
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual support from a command center to critically ill adult patients across units
• Monitor and respond to patient conditions using advanced e-care technology
• Collaborate with on-site RNs, nursing assistants and intensivists to coordinate care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and mentor regional RNs

Skills

Critical care

Nursing

Telemedicine

Mentoring

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Work Schedule

90% FTE, 12-hour evening/night shift 7:00 pm - 7:00 am with a two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work 100% on-site at 8501 Excelsior Dr 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.

Job Description

The eICU at Wisconsin’s top-ranked hospital is growing and we are seeking experienced critical care RNs to join our dedicated nursing team - one that has a combined average of 20 years of ICU experience! This is your opportunity to use your expertise in a cutting-edge environment that advances care, elevates practice, and virtually supports nurses providing care to critically ill adult patients on 15 different units at 13 hospitals across Wisconsin and Illinois.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the eICU, you will:

• Provide virtual support from our in‑person command center in Madison to critically ill adult patients both internally and regionally – allowing patients to stay in their home hospitals while still being able to receive the higher level of care that UW Health delivers.
• Be a champion of proactive care and round on an average of 35‑40 patients per shift, assist with admissions, and rapidly respond to changing patient conditions through advanced e‑care monitoring technology.
• Work onsite alongside a motivated team of professionals that includes fellow RNs, nursing assistants and a board certified intensivist each shift providing support to patients with acute illnesses as well as management of chronic conditions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change while also collaboratively mentoring RNs at regional sites through the mentorship program.

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).
• 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.
• 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 on day one of employment – 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

Work Experience

• eICU: Two (2) years of nursing experience 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

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