RN - eICU (on-site)

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Two-week paid parental leave

Retirement plans

On-site parking

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced RN for the eICU to provide virtual support from our command center and deliver high-level care to critically ill adults across multiple units.

This full-time role features 90% FTE, 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, a two in six weekend rotation, and on-site duties at 8501 Excelsior Dr.

Qualifications

• Two years of RN nursing experience (eICU) or ICU environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• RN license in WI or compact state required upon hire.
• Current CPR/BLS certification upon hire required.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual support from our in-person command center in Madison to critically ill adult patients regionally.
• Be a champion of proactive care, rounding on 35–40 patients per shift and assisting with admissions.
• Work onsite with a professional team including RNs, nursing assistants and an intensivist each shift.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and mentor regional RNs through the mentorship program.

Education

BSN

Job description

Work Schedule

90% FTE, 12-hour rotating day/night shift 7:00 am - 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 7:00 am with a two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work

Job Description

90% FTE, 12-hour rotating day/night shift 7:00 am - 7:00 pm and 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.

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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