RN – Inpatient, Acute Care Surgical Specialty

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 90% FTE daytime/evening unit. The role includes caring for patients across Gynecology, Urology, Plastics, and ENT specialties.

Join an interprofessional team focused on education and excellent patient outcomes, with opportunities in airway management and potential pathways toward critical care. A dynamic, teaching hospital environment supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• Six months nursing experience in Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team, Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory or current UW Health Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
• Two years of nursing experience in eICU.
• Current RN license in WI or compact license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Nursing credentials or specialty certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Elevate your nursing career on a dynamic unit caring for Gynecology, Urology, Plastics, and ENT patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team; support and educate patients undergoing specialized procedures like free flap monitoring for breast reconstruction and post-surgical care.
• Experience with airway management including new tracheostomies; opportunity to move toward critical care.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) – Preferred

Job description

Work Schedule

90% FTE, day/evening shifts with two in six weekend rotation. Holidays required. Hours are based on operational needs of the department. Work location: University Hospital, Madison, WI.

Job Description

Be part of something remarkable: Join the leading hospital in Wisconsin. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work on a dynamic unit that cares for patients across gynecology, urology, plastics, and ENT specialties. Each day presents unique challenges to hone skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits at UW Health

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: 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
• eICU: Two (2) years of nursing experience
• 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.

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.