RN - Inpatient, Venous Access Team

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Venous Access Team in Madison, WI. This 90%FTE role includes evening/night shifts with rotating weekends/holidays, covering University Hospital and American Family Children's Hospital. You will assess, insert, and maintain Dobhoff tubes and venous access devices for all ages.

The position emphasizes consultative nursing education, policy development, and collaboration across disciplines, with a focus on safety and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Six months of RN experience with Venous Access Team (VAT) or successful completion of UW Health Nurse Residency on unit.
• RN license in WI or a compact license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, insert, and maintain Dobhoff tubes and venous access devices across age groups.
• Provide consultative education to nursing and medical staff as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and implement educational initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines with strong communication and leadership.

Skills

Nursing

Venous access

Peripheral IVs

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR/BLS

Job description

Job Description

90% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, Monday - Friday with rotating weekends/holidays. Staggered start times between the hours of 7:00pm to 7:30am. This position covers University Hospital and American Family Children's Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable!

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Join our Venous Access Team (VAT) as a highly specialized nursing professional who focuses on the assessment, insertion, and maintenance of Dobhoff tubes and venous access devices for all age groups, including difficult to start peripheral IVs, midline catheters, and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC).
• Provide consultative services and education to nursing and medical staff as needed.
• Participate in development, maintenance and implementation of educational initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with multiple disciplines and team members who excel at interpersonal communication, prioritizing, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making.

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

• Venous Access Team (VAT): 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 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.

University Hospital

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.

American Family Children's Hospital

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin- also a Magnet-designated facility- provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.