RN – Weekender Position - Inpatient, Acute Care Surgical Specialty

Description:

Work Schedule :

90% FTE.

Day/Evening 12-hour shifts.

Friday-Sunday.

Hours are based off the operational needs of the department.

You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN):


* Elevate your nursing career at Wisconsin's #1 hospital on a dynamic unit where you'll care for patients across four specialties: Gynecology, Urology, Plastics, and ENT.

Every day brings a unique challenge, honing your skills and expanding your knowledge base.


* Be a part of an innovative interdisciplinary team that supports and educates patients undergoing specialized procedures like free flap monitoring for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, as well as providing patient and family education following urinary diversion surgeries to get patients confident in caring for themselves at home.

Witnessing the impact of your care firsthand that plays a vital role in their recovery and well-being.


* This unit provides excellent experience with airway management, including new tracheostomies, for RNs who may want to work in the critical care setting in the future.

Learn more about this unit

At UW Health, you will have :


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, two-week parental leave, adoption assistance 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 reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education


* 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 and 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


* Relevant certification Preferred

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