staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Float - $40-60 per hour

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to float across multiple departments and specialties, caring for complex patient populations in medical, surgical, and IMC units.

The role requires a BSN preferred and WI RN licensure with current CPR/BLS and ACLS within 6 months. You will mentor students and participate in governance and quality initiatives to support patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Six (6) months nursing experience in inpatient units or current UW Health Nurse Residency Program completion.
• Relevant RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Float across multiple departments and specialties delivering care in medical, surgical, and IMC units.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care using critical thinking and timely interventions.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams and delegate tasks as needed.
• Serve as a mentor/preceptor for new nurses and students and participate in governance and quality initiatives.

Skills

Nursing

Critical thinking

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Float

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule

90% FTE, evening/night shift between the hours of 7:00pm - 7:30am, with one in three weekend and holiday rotation. You will work at University Hospital and East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.

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 escape 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).

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 Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult): 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 Hospital in Madison

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.

UW Health East Madison Hospital

UW Health East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

Benefits

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