Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
UW Health
MADISON, WI
$98K-147K/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingFloat
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
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Work Schedule:
This unique opportunity is a 100% FTE position scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours, however some off hours or weekends may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will primarily work at University Hospital located in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable
Join our team as a Nurse Education Specialist in a Level 1 Trauma and academic medical center!
We are seeking an MSN or DNP prepared Registered Nurse (RN) interested in a unique opportunity to support the onboarding and professional development for UW Health’s Cardiac ICU and Critical Care Float Pool nursing teams:
- Areas of support include the Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery (CVCT) ICU —a 27-bed, state-of-the-art cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery acuity adaptable ICU/IMC located at our level one trauma center, University Hospital in Madison, WI.
- CVCT ICU nurses provide highly specialized care for patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions, including cardiac and thoracic surgery, heart and lung transplantation, and advanced medical management of cardiovascular disease.
- Advanced therapies and interventions include ECMO, CRRT, mechanical circulatory devices (VADs), and care for patients with CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysms and dissections, post-MI and STEMI (including targeted temperature management), cardiogenic shock, sepsis, acute renal failure, and respiratory failure.
- Join a dynamic ICU environment ideal for nurses who value variety, high-acuity care, and opportunities to educate patients and families with complex needs.
- Additional areas of support include the Critical Care Float Pool, staffed by experienced ICU nurses who float across all adult ICUs at University Hospital, including Neuro ICU, TLC (medical/surgical/trauma intensive care), Burn ICU, and CVCT ICU, as well as select IMC units as operationally needed.
- Facilitate and conduct onboarding and continued professional development for primarily experienced inpatient nurses across assigned critical care areas, including support for specialized and extended orientation pathways.
- Collaborate across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs supporting critical care nursing practice.
- Participate in system-wide initiatives, new nurse orientation, and organization-wide competency-based education, partnering with leadership, CNSs, nurse residency educators, and fellow NESs.
- Bring your clinical expertise; three (3) years of ICU nursing experience and nursing education experience are highly preferred.
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.
- 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 - 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.
- Master's Degree in Nursing Required
- Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred
- 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
- 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position specific patient population Preferred
- 3 years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in clinical setting Preferred
- Relevant experience in primary and specialty clinic settings for NES candidates working in ambulatory areas 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 Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support BLS/CPR certification Upon Hire Required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months Required
- National certification in relevant specialty 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.
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
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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.