RN - Inpatient Periop - OR Weekender

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

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team. In this role, you will coordinate Operating Room activities and ensure competent patient care in a fast-paced environment.

As the #1 hospital in Wisconsin, UW Health offers a robust benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and tuition benefits for nursing education. Join a supportive and dynamic team where nursing excellence is recognized.

Qualifications

• Recent independent experience in PACU, Emergency Department, or Surgical Critical Care.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Operating Room activities for surgical efficiency.
• Implement safe patient care within policies and standards.

Skills

Efficient patient care

Communication skills

Coordination of surgical activities

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Description

90% FTE, 12 hour day/evening shift every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am - 7:30pm. NO on-call responsibilities but will work a holiday if it falls on the weekend. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Compensation

• Shift differentials: $4/hour evening, $10/hour weekender
• Overtime

About This Opportunity

Be part of something remarkable. Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Communicate and coordinate Operating Room activities to facilitate efficiency in the surgical case progression and turnover between cases.
• Implement safe, competent, and efficient patient care within policies, procedures, and standards and care plan to perioperative patients regardless of complexity.

Benefits and Resources

• 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 Well‑being 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.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Experience

• 6 months of recent independent PACU, Emergency Department, or Surgical Critical Care, Surgical ICU, Operating Room, or Surgical IMC experience Required
• 3 years of recent Operating Room or PACU experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations upon hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR upon hire Required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.