RN - Inpatient - Weekender Float

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Retirement plans

Shared governance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) at University Hospital in Madison, WI. The position involves floating across medical and surgical units, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and utilizing critical thinking to assess and intervene for complex patient populations.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor students, and may participate in Shared Governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Six months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health\u2019s Nurse Residency Program.
• WIRN license or compact state license upon hire.
• Current CPR/BLS certification upon hire.
• ACLS within 6 months required.
• Relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Float across multiple departments and specialties caring for complex patient populations.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care with critical thinking and timely nursing interventions.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams and delegate tasks as needed.
• Serve as a mentor/preceptor and contribute to strategic planning and Shared Governance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Job description

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, Evening/Night shifts Friday - Sunday. Must work holidays that fall on scheduled weekend shift per weekender guidelines. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay:

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $10/hour weekender differential as applicable for hours worked.

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).
• 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

• 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 Upon Hire Required
• Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
• ACLS within 6 months 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 Hospitalin Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’sranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospitaland considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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