RN – Neurosurgery ICU – Weekender Position

Work Schedule :

90% FTE, Evening/Night shifts with one in three weekend and holiday rotation.

Hours are based off the operational needs of the department.

We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered.

You will work at University Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join our fast-paced neuro specialty inpatient unit that offers an opportunity to advance your nursing skills utilizing evidence-based practice and become part of a collaborative team that encourages and helps one another to succeed.

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Neuro ICU:


* An 18-bed unit with welcoming and supportive leadership and nurse-driven collaboration among nursing staff working in partnership with nationally certified physicians, providers, pharmacists, therapists and case management/social work.


* Join a team of REMARKABLE nurses and have the opportunity to care for critically ill patients with a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to: stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, surgical resections and trauma.


* Specialized monitoring and care procedures for these critically ill patients from hemodynamic monitoring to hypothermia.


* Our unit serves as the hub of intensive care for our Comprehensive Stroke Center.


* An active unit council with opportunities for professional development and leadership.

At UW Health, you will have :


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


* Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.


* A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.


* 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.


* 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.

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 Upon Hire Required


* Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
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