Registered Nurse (RN) - Burn ICU
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
MADISON, WI
$40-60/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care603 beds
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Sick pay
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
Description
Work Schedule:
70% FTE, 8 and 12-hour evening/night shift between the hours of 3:00 pm - 7:30 am with an every other weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
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.
Are you an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) looking to grow within critical care and make a meaningful impact every day? In the Burn and Wound Center at Wisconsin’s top-ranked hospital, you will have the opportunity to make an impact in a specialty that changes lives and thrive in an environment where your skills, compassion, and expertise matter.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our 11-bed acuity-adaptable unit, you will:
- Play a vital role in a Level One Trauma Center and gain experience at Wisconsin’s only ACS-verified Adult and Pediatric Burn Center!
- Practice as part of a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering remarkable patient-centered care.
- Provide expert, compassionate care to both adult and pediatric patients with chemical, electrical, scald or thermal burns as well as those with complex wounds in the critical care setting.
Want to learn more? Click here to see how a distraction machine plays a critical role in the care provided to young children in the burn center!
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).
- 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.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- 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 - 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.
- 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
- Relevant RN Experience Preferred
- 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
- ACLS within 6 months Required
- PALS within 6 months Required
- Relevant Certification Preferred
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.
Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Facility
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
3 nurses recommend working with University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Pros
Stayed busy, lots to do in the area
Cons
Odd schedule, days not consistent, not all staff traveler friendly, housing expensive
- Short Term Acute Care
- 603 beds
Employer
UW Health
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.