RN - Inpatient, Pediatric General Medical/Surgical (NEW unit)

About the role

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse for our NEWEST unit at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. This 9-bed unit will care for children from infancy through adolescence. Hours may vary based on operational needs of the department, with 8/12 hour evening/night shifts and a weekend and holiday rotation required. This position is eligible for shift and weekend differentials depending on hours worked.

Patient population

• Care for patients who have a wide variety of complex medical and surgical problems, including: General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Orthopedics, other surgical specialties and medical observation (OBS)

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence on a 9-bed general medical/surgical unit
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver specialized care in a healing environment designed for pediatric patients and their families
• Participate in acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
• Engage in a strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice

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 (Required)
• Current CPR/BLS Certification (Required)
• Inpatient Units: 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)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred)
• Relevant RN Experience (Preferred)
• Relevant Certification (Preferred)

Benefits

• 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
• 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

Pay

• Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked
• Weekend Differential: $4.25/hour as applicable for hours worked

Schedule

• 8/12 hour Evening/Night shifts with a weekend and holiday rotation required
• Hours may vary based on operational needs of the department