Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology / Oncology
UW Health
Madison, WI

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, Evening/Night shift. Every third weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. This position includes a shift/weekend differential. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at the University Hospital in Madison, WI. 

Be part of something remarkable  

Come work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and join UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer center in the state of Wisconsin - as designated by the National Cancer Institute. We have been a leader in shaping how the world understands cancer. Our research has helped revolutionize more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. 

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to: 

• Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for their inspiring patients on this 41-bed hematology, oncology, stem cell transplant, and palliative care inpatient unit. 

• Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those undergoing bone marrow, stem cell transplant and cellular therapies (CAR T), as well as patients at end of life. Patients on this unit have complex disease processes, including leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumor cancers and often have complications such as Graft-Versus-Host Disease. 

• Administer chemotherapy, assist with stem cell transplant procedures, bone marrow biopsies, administer blood products, access central lines and ports, and perform head to toe assessments for patients.  

• Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes. 

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change. 

• Become an expert oncology RN. You will receive formal education classes in hematologic malignancies, oncologic emergencies, stem cell transplant, palliative care, and chemotherapy certification.  

A personal connection to cancer led one nurse to her career in the Hem, Onc, BMT unit. Hear her story. 

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  

• 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.     

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 

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