RN - Inpatient - Acute Care Surgical Specialty Unit

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse and elevate your nursing career in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to care for patients across multiple specialties and be part of an innovative team dedicated to patient education and recovery. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, UW Health fosters a supportive workplace where every nurse's voice is heard. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling options, and opportunities for professional growth through tuition reimbursement. This is your chance to make a significant impact in patient care while advancing your career in nursing.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Retirement Plans

Wellness Options at Work

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6 months nursing experience required or participation in Nurse Residency Program.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients across four specialties: Gynecology, Urology, Plastics, and ENT.
• Provide education and support for patients undergoing specialized procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

90% FTE, 36 hours per week, evening/night, Sunday - Saturday, one in three weekends and some holidays required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, two-week parental leave, adoption assistance and retirement plans.
• 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 reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education

• 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 Required
• Relevant RN Experience Preferred

Licenses and 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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.