RN - Vascular Surgery IMC - Weekender

90% FTE, 12 hour weekend evening/night shifts.

Hours may vary based off the operational needs of the department.

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.

Be part of something remarkable

Join our fast-paced surgical unit that offers an opportunity to advance your nursing skills and become part of a wonderful team.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN):


* Utilize evidence-based practice and become part of a team who encourages and helps one another succeed.


* Work on a 15-bed Heart and Vascular surgical progressive care unit with both general and intermediate level patients; interventions in this unit may include chest tubes, feeding tubes, PCAs, insulin drips, vasoactive drips, heparin drips and multiple drains.


* Work with a variety of vascular surgical and cardiac surgical step-down patient populations, including abdominal and thoracic aneurysm repairs, both open and endovascular, carotid endarterectomies, limb saving lytic therapies, lower extremity bypasses and amputees.


* Participate 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 importantly the patient is an active participant in their care plan.

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.


* 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.


* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* 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.

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