RN - Inpatient Float - Part Time

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UW Health at University Hospital in Madison, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to float across medical and surgical units, delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care during evening and night shifts with weekend/holiday rotations.

Licensed in WI (or a compact state) with ACLS within 6 months is required; BSN preferred and six months inpatient experience or Nurse Residency completion is expected. UW Health offers strong benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in WI or a compact license at hire
• ACLS certification required within 6 months
• Six months nursing experience in inpatient units or related areas
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Float across multiple departments, caring for adult and pediatric patients
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care and promptly recognize complications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and delegate tasks as needed
• Mentor nurses and students; participate in shared governance and quality initiatives

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Job description

60% FTE, evening/night shift between the hours of 7:00pm - 7:30am, with every other weekend and holiday rotation. You will work at University 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, advance 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).
• Float Pool Differential $4.25 / Hour
• 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

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.

• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53792, US (On-site)