Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access
UW Health
Madison, WI
$98K-147K/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
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
Schedule: Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and bring your vascular access and infusion nursing practice expertise! 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. Your primary work location will be University Hospital in Madison, WI with travel required as needed.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to:
Lead evidence-based vascular access and infusion practice across UW Health, supporting adult and pediatric patients in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. Partner with clinical teams throughout the organization to advance safe, effective, and consistent care.
Provide clinical expertise and consultation for the Vascular Access Team (VAT), supporting the assessment, selection, insertion, and maintenance of vascular access devices, including peripheral IVs, midlines, PICC lines, as well as small-bore feeding tube insertions. A minimum of one year experience in a RN vascular access role is highly preferred.
Drive evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives related to vascular access and infusion therapy, identifying opportunities to improve clinical outcomes, standardize practice, reduce complications, and enhance patient safety.
Educate, mentor, and serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary partners, providing guidance on vascular access device selection, infusion practices, clinical procedures, and the implementation of evidence-based standards and protocols.
Collaborate with nursing leaders, clinical teams, and interdisciplinary partners to identify practice gaps, develop and implement interventions, evaluate outcomes, and support organization-wide initiatives that advance nursing practice.
Influence clinical practice and organizational decision-making through clinical expertise, consultation, professional collaboration, and participation in shared governance, committees, and quality improvement initiatives that promote excellence in vascular access and infusion care.
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.
At UW Health, you will have:
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two weeks 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 or
- Doctorate Degree in Nursing Required
- 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
- Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist or other nurse leadership role Preferred
- Experience in an academic medical center Preferred
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
- Licensed as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification in areas of specialty or population focus Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required
Certification in specialty area of practice 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.
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Employer
UW Health
UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
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.