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

Description:
Work Schedule:

60% FTE. Evening/night Shift, primarily Monday through Friday. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. We offer competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential for applicable hours worked. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Clinical Research Nursing is an exciting specialty on the cutting edge of modern medicine. Through research and collaboration with partners across the state, country and even the world, patients have access to new and novel treatments and interventions that can improve their lives and the lives of others. The Clinical Research Unit mission is to create a research unit that provides participant and family centered care, demonstrates exemplary professional practice, and provides quality data and research resources.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Join a team of REMARKABLE nurses to care for patients in the Clinical Research Unit – a 15-bed dedicated research facility within University Hospital that serves both investigator-initiated and industry studies.
• Care for in- and outpatient adults participating in research studies across multiple disciplines including hematology/oncology, Alzheimer’s disease, pulmonary, endocrine/metabolic, and infectious disease. In addition, we see participants enrolled in healthy volunteer studies.
• Provide direct patient care on the clinical research unit, including administration of chemotherapy and novel treatments. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, performing venipuncture, accessing central lines and ports, completing comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, and processing laboratory samples in accordance with research protocols.
• Assist with research study protocol implementation.
• Become a member of the Clinical Research Unit Council and discover opportunities for professional development and leadership.
   

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 - 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.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• Specific to EP Lab- Previous moderate sedation experience Required
• Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
• Prior involvement in clinical procedures in area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work Preferred
• Experience in an academic medical setting Preferred
• Specific to Gastro/Endo & Generations - Previous moderate sedation 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
• Certification in area of specialty 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.

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.

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