RN – Care Team Leader / Charge Nurse – Hospitalist IMC (C2/6)

About the role

Be part of something remarkable – work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. Join our brand‑new intermediate care unit and help deliver remarkable care through high standards of patient care and exceptional communication. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the nurse manager as a Care Team Leader to create and shape a new space.
• Serve as a front‑line leader in UW Health’s first fully dedicated Intermediate Care (IMC) unit, supported by state‑of‑the‑art technology and a strong interdisciplinary team.
• Optimize patient and staff outcomes through strategic resource allocation and care assignments.
• Drive team excellence by mentoring nurses, leading quality improvement initiatives, and tracking clinical metrics.
• Partner with management on unit hiring, patient experience rounding, and operational strategy.
• Resolve complex clinical and operational challenges by collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years experience in an inpatient unit (required); 2 years of combined work and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of the inpatient experience.
• 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit (preferred)
• Relevant RN experience with the department‑specific patient population (preferred)
• Current Wisconsin RN license or compact state license (required)
• Current CPR/BLS certification (required)
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire (required)
• National certification in relevant specialty (preferred)

Benefits

• 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 (positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Variety of schedule options offering flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Access to UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Acuity‑based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• Strong shared‑governance structure giving every nurse a voice.
• Recognition programs celebrating nursing excellence through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health helps pay for coursework related to career advancement.
• Referral bonus opportunities for referring friends, former colleagues, or others to open positions.

Pay

Additional compensation components include shift differentials: $4/hour for evening shifts, $5/hour for night shifts, and $4.25/hour for weekend differentials, as applicable for hours worked.

Schedule

Work schedule: 60% FTE, day/night shifts with a 2‑in‑6 weekend schedule and holiday rotation. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.