Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
UW Health
Madison, WI

90% FTE, evening/night shift rotation. Weekend rotation and holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay:

• Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and 4.25/hour weekend as applicable for hours worked.
  • Overtime

Be part of something remarkable

Advance your nursing career at East Madison Hospital, which is the newest and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

The 5th floor Inpatient unit is a fast-paced, 27-bed medical surgical general care unit that offers rewarding nursing opportunities at a Magnet designated hospital.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Help provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a professional environment that fosters and values collaboration, respect, and diversity.
• Join a team of remarkable nurses and have the opportunity to care for general care patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical diagnoses.
• Work in a collaborative environment, surrounded by state of the art technology, evidence-based practice and a strong interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice changes.
• Collaborate in the development, execution and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care.

“What makes working at East Madison Hospital in the Medical and Surgical unit so great is the staff that surround you. We support each other. We build each other up so we can be better. The culture of positivity causes a chain reaction that flows to our patients, who so many times have told me they notice our vibe here. Our ideas are taken seriously, so we are continuously improving our practices. I have never worked somewhere where I felt as valued as I do here.” -Cherie Ebert, RN

Hear from one of our nurses about what makes this role so unique and rewarding.

 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). 
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: 
  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
• eICU: Two (2) years of nursing experience Required
• Relevant RN Experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• 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
• Relevant Certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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