RN - Neurosciences ICU B4/4

About the role

Bring your passion in caring for others to our 18-bed Neuro ICU on B4/4, a high acuity unit that embraces research and quality improvement while serving as a hub of intensive care for our Comprehensive Stroke Center at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to join our remarkable neurocritical care team.

About the unit

Fast-paced unit that specializes in the care of critically ill adult patients with a variety of neuro diagnoses including, but not limited to: stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, seizure, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and surgical resections. Utilize strong critical thinking skills and provide specialized interventions while working with multimodal neurologic technology including intracranial pressure management, EEG and advanced neuroimaging. Work alongside a team of motivated nurses where nurse-driven collaboration and partnership with nationally certified physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary care team is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized interventions for critically ill adult patients with neuro diagnoses
• Utilize multimodal neurologic technology including intracranial pressure management, EEG and advanced neuroimaging
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (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 Required
• 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

Preferred

• Relevant RN Experience
• Relevant certification

Benefits

• 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)
• 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
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs
• Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Pay

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked.

Schedule

60% FTE, 8/12-hour evening/night shift primarily to be 7:00 pm - 7:30 am with a two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.