RN - Inpatient, General Internal Medicine

UW Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

UW Health’s University Hospital in Madison is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a 28-bed unit that also serves as our Special Pathogens Unit. You will care for acutely ill adults with pneumonia, COPD, renal failure, diabetes and other conditions, using evidence-based therapies and participating in research to improve outcomes.

The role offers shared governance, opportunities for professional growth, and a strong emphasis on nursing excellence with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• BSN preferred with WI RN licensure or a license that participates in nurse licensure compacts.
• Six months nursing experience on inpatient units or equivalent through UW Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for acutely ill adults on a 28-bed unit, including complex conditions such as pneumonia, COPD, renal failure and diabetes.
• Engage in evidence-based therapies and participate in clinical research to improve patient outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and practice changes within a shared governance culture.
• Support a team-driven environment where every member has a voice and fosters safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Work Schedule

90% FTE, evening/night shift. Every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Job Description

Work Schedule: 90% FTE, evening/night shift. Every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and be part of a Magnet-designated academic medical center, where staff are on the leading edge of their fields creating new therapies and treatments that set the standard of care!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and advanced critical thinking skills to care for adults suffering from complex acute illnesses on this 28-bed unit. This unit also serves as our Special Pathogens Unit.


• Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those with pneumonia, COPD, congestive heart failure, acute and chronic renal failure, cellulitis, gastrointestinal bleeds, liver failure, diseases of addiction, diabetes mellitus, COVID, and altered mental status.


• Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.


• Work on a unit with a culture of shared governance and empowerment where each member of the team has a voice in their clinical and professional practice. Here, all will find not just a workplace, but a team dedicated to everyone’s success and the highest standards of patient care.

Learn more about working on the General Internal Medicine unit: video .

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.


• 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.


• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.


• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


• 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


• 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 Diversity 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.

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.