Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
MADISON, WI

$40-60/hour
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care603 beds

Pay

Estimated pay
$40-60/hour

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • Vision benefits
  • Continuing Education
  • Sick pay
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Medical benefits

Qualifications

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  • Eligible to work in US

Description

100% FTE, 8/10 hour day/evening shift with hours ranging between 8:30am-8:30pm. No weekends or holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at University Hospital. 

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! 

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: 

  • Provide care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric perioperative patients and their families.

  • Evaluate patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. 

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. 

  • 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.

  • Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience
  • 6 months of RN experience Required

  • Experience working pre/post operatively with varied surgical patient populations Preferred

  • Emergency nursing, critical care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory surgery center experience Preferred

  • Moderate sedation and cardiac monitoring experience Preferred

  • 1 year or more of RN experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required

  • Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

 

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
UW Health Job ID #44505. Posted job title: RN - Pre/Post Surgery

Facility

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

4.5rating(62 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

4.0rating

Pros

Stayed busy, lots to do in the area

Cons

Odd schedule, days not consistent, not all staff traveler friendly, housing expensive

Victoria W
Victoria W
Radiology Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
Jul '25 - Dec '25
Review of University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics on Dec 9, 2025
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 603 beds
ADDRESS600 Highland AvenueMadison, WI 53792
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Employer

UW Health

About
UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.  
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.  
Response timemore than a day
Staff jobs$18–88/hour
Local contracts$18–88/hour
Per Diem / PRN roles$18–88/hour
Jobs on Vivian250
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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.

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