RN – Inpatient, Acute Care Surgical Specialty

About the role

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work on a dynamic unit where you’ll care for patients across four specialties: Gynecology, Urology, Plastics, and ENT.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients undergoing specialized procedures such as free flap monitoring for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and providing patient and family education following urinary diversion surgeries.
• Work in a unit that offers excellent experience with airway management, including new tracheostomies, for RNs who may want to work in the critical care setting in the future.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team that supports and educates patients and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• 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.
• Two (2) years of nursing experience for ICU positions.
• Relevant RN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.
• Preferred Relevant Certification.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Variety of schedules and shifts offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• Strong shared governance structure ensuring every nurse has a voice.
• Recognition and celebration of nursing excellence in 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.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

90% FTE, evening/night shift. Two (2) in six (6) weekends rotation. Holidays required. Hours are based off of the operational needs of the department.

University Hospital Location

You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.