RN – Cardiology – IMC and General Care Unit

Work Schedule :

90% FTE, day/night shift rotation, one in three weekend rotation.

We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential.

You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Description:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a ­Registered Nurse to:


* Join a fast-paced cardiac unit that will provide extensive opportunities to learn and grow in caring for the cardiology patient population as well as the opportunity to work with new technology and state of the art equipment!


* Work on a unit with both general and intermediate level patients.

This cardiac/telemetry unit has been expanded to include a total of 23 beds with central monitors located throughout the unit.


* Care for cardiology patients that may require diagnostic testing and state-of-the-art, non-surgical interventions for coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure and dysrhythmia treatment.

The F4/5 team also partners with the cardiac cath lab team to care for cardiac cath lab procedure patients prior to or after their procedure.

This unit may also partner with the advanced heart failure service to provide medical management of pre-transplant patients.


* Join nurses who work as a team and help one another succeed as well as support participation in shared governance, with a unit-based council to help support and drive quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.


* Work in an environment that is patient and family focused including daily care team visits with the entire team but most important the patient as an active participant.

At UW Health, you will have:


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.


* 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.


* 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 reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education :

Preferred - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Work Experience :

Minimum - 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.

Preferred - Relevant RN Experience.

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum - 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.

Current CPR/BLS Certification.

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