Registered Nurse (RN) - Float PCU - Progressive Care Unit
UW Health
Madison, WI

Work Schedule:

Bring your inpatient general care nursing expertise to UW Health as a Nursing Education Specialist!  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 with travel required as operationally needed.

 

Pay:

• Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.
• Salary is prorated based on FTE.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

 

Be part of something remarkable

 

We are seeking an MSN or DNP prepared Registered Nurse (RN) to: 

• Lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for Registered Nurses (RNs), Nursing Assistants (NAs), and Student Nurse Assistants (SNAs) across inpatient medical general care units and float pools within a Level I Trauma academic medical center.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs focused on general care and foundational clinical skills, supporting safe, high-quality patient care across diverse inpatient populations.
• Support a highly dynamic float pool environment, partnering with IMC educators to prepare staff who float across ~20 inpatient units, including general care and intermediate care.  Also, support educational needs of the procedural RN teams, and virtual nursing models.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to align education with unit workflows, patient needs, and operational priorities, including high-throughput areas such as short stay, observation units and the internal discharge lounge.
• Serve as a clinical education resource, promoting competency validation, evidence-based practice, and consistency in care delivery across multiple units, including medical general care, float RN teams, and NA float pool/orientation programs.
• Participate in system-wide education initiatives and NES responsibilities; ideal candidates bring strong inpatient nursing experience and a passion for teaching in fast-paced, high-variability environments. 

 

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.

 Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred

Work Experience

• 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

   

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 Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support BLS/CPR certification Upon Hire Required
• National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

 Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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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