RN - Inpatient Float

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week paid parental leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Madison, WI, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality patient care across multiple departments. The role emphasizes critical thinking and evidence-based nursing practices while collaborating with diverse teams. Nurses will have mentorship opportunities and access to comprehensive benefits, supporting both professional growth and work-life balance. Candidates must have a valid RN license in Wisconsin and may need ACLS certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires a license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Wisconsin.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months.
• Previous nursing experience (6 months or 2 years depending on the unit) is required.

Responsibilities

• Float across multiple departments caring for diverse patient populations.
• Provide evidence-based nursing interventions and patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
• Mentor new nurses and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Interpersonal communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

90% FTE, day/evening shift between the hours of 7:00am - 11:00pm, including every other weekend. You will work at University Hospital and East Madison Hospital, in Madison, WI.

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.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Float across multiple departments and specialties caring for complex and dynamic patient populations in a variety of both medical and surgical general care units and intermediate care (IMC) units.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care utilizing critical thinking skills to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and elevate complications, and administer appropriate nursing interventions 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 needed.
• Serve as a mentor and role model with opportunities to be a preceptor for new nurses and 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 (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

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
• ACLS within 6 months Required

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.

UW Health East Madison Hospital

— is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53792, US 4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI, 53718, US