RN - Float Pool - Critical Care

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Paid parental leave

Tuition benefits eligibility

Options for flexible schedules

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

A leading hospital facility in Madison is seeking a registered nurse to join their critical care team. The role involves floating across various units and providing comprehensive patient care. Ideal candidates should have a BSN and a current RN license. This position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid parental leave, while fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Required to hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of WI.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification required upon hire.
• ACLS certification within 6 months is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Float across multiple departments providing high-quality patient care.
• Utilize critical thinking to evaluate and support patients effectively.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Mentor new nurses and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Job description

Overview

60% FTE, evening/night shift rotation and two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay:

• Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Shift Differentials: $4.25/hour Float, $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend as applicable for hours worked.
  • Overtime

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your nursing expertise to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. University Hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, Magnet-designated facility, and world-renowned academic health system.

Responsibilities

• Float across multiple departments and specialties caring for highly complex, critically ill patient populations in a variety of intensive care units (ICUs) such as the Trauma Life Center, Burn ICU, Neurosciences ICU, and Cardiovascular ICU, and float to intermediate care (IMC) units as needed.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care utilizing critical thinking skills to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and escalate complications, and safely administer appropriate nursing interventions and advanced life support therapies while demonstrating a commitment to patient and family centered nursing care.
• Partner with dynamic multidisciplinary teams of nurses, nursing assistants, coordinated care roles, therapists, advanced practice providers, medical teams, and more, honing interpersonal communication skills and effectively delegating tasks as necessary.
• Serve as a mentor and role model with opportunities to orient nurses who are new to the Critical Care Float Pool and work with nursing students, as well as have the opportunity to be involved in strategic planning efforts, quality improvement, and Shared Governance.

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).
• 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.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• Inpatient Units and Central Float: 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 Upon Hire Required
• Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
• ACLS within 6 months 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.

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.