RN - Weekender - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic ICU

UW Health SwedishAmerican; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health, the #1 hospital in Wisconsin, is seeking a seasoned Registered Nurse to join a dedicated team in the CVCT ICU. This position offers a chance to provide exceptional care to patients undergoing critical cardiac and thoracic procedures. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, flexible schedules, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Benefits Eligibility

Referral Bonus Incentives

Qualifications

• Six months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in WI or pursuant to nurse licensure compact.
• ACLS certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Join the Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery team to provide care in the CVCT ICU.
• Ensure patient care with a commitment to meeting needs in critical situations.
• Administer care for patients requiring specialized cardiac and thoracic procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Job description

Madison, WI, United States

Job Description

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, evening/night shift, primarily to be 7:00 pm - 7:30 am Friday - Sunday. Must work holidays that fall on scheduled shift per weekender program guidelines.You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay:

• Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Shift differentials: $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $10/hour weekender differential as applicable for hours worked
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and be part of something remarkable!

We are seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Join the Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery team on a 27-bed CVCT ICU to provide high quality care to both critical care and intermediate care adult patients.
• Ensure care is delivered with a mixture of technological expertise and a positive commitment to meeting patient and family needs.
• Be an integral part of a team that provides care for patients requiring specialized care for cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, medical devices such as ECMO and a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses.

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.
• 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 on day one of employment - 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

• 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