staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Coronary Care - $40-60 per hour

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the CCU - Coronary Care unit. You will care for intermediate and general cardiology patients in a fast-paced 23-bed telemetry unit, supported by central monitors and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

You’ll manage titratable vasoactive drips, partner with the Cardiac Cath Lab for pre- and post-procedure care, and contribute to a growing program expanding to pacemaker management and broader cardiac surgery cases.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 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.
• Licensed as an RN in Wisconsin or in a compact state upon hire.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification upon hire.
• ACLS within 6 months upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a 23-bed cardiac/telemetry unit with central monitors and active interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Manage titratable vasoactive drips and monitor patient status in a high-acuity setting.
• Partner with the Cardiac Cath Lab for pre- and post-procedure care and coordinate with heart failure teams.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Cardiac care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

ACLS

CPR/BLS

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) CCU - Coronary Care for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Specialty

CCU - Coronary Care

Discipline

RN

Duration

Ongoing

Employment Type

Staff

Work Schedule

90% FTE, 8/12-hour day/evening shift with a two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked.

Be part of something remarkableJoin the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and grow your cardiac nursing career at one of the nation’s top heart hospitals!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Practice at University Hospital in Madison, ranked among the nation’s top heart hospitals, and be part of a high-performing cardiac team delivering exceptional outcomes.
• Thrive in a fast-paced 23-bed cardiac/telemetry unit caring for intermediate and general cardiology patients, supported by central monitors throughout the unit and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Provide expert care for patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, and dysrhythmias, including management of titratable vasoactive drips.
• Partner closely with the Cardiac Cath Lab for pre- and post-procedure care, and collaborate with advanced heart failure teams managing pre-transplant and LVAD patients within a growing, innovative program.
• Grow with us: beginning this summer, the unit will expand to include external pacemaker management and a broader cardiac surgical population, creating exciting new opportunities to build expertise with advanced cardiac technologies in a high-acuity setting.
• Join a supportive, team-driven culture that values shared governance, quality improvement, and strong patient education where nurses help one another succeed and patients are active members of the care team.

Hear how this team is making an impact.

Benefits at UW Health

• 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

• 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
• ACLSS within 6 months Required
• Relevant RN Experience 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 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.

Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics BenefitsUW Health Job ID #51629. Posted job title: RN – Cardiology – IMC and General Care Unit

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits