Nurse Resident - Ambulatory Winter 2026

Work Schedule :

90-100% FTE, 36-40 hours per week.

8-hour day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

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

Pay :

Additional components of compensation may include:


* Evening & night shift differential


* Overtime


* On-call pay

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking an Ambulatory Nurse Resident to:


* Join our prestigious 12-month program which is designed to help new graduate nurses move confidently into practice following graduation from an accredited nursing program.


* Experience an orientation designed specifically for new to practice nurses which includes mentoring by preceptors and clinical nurse specialists.


* Participate in twice-monthly nurse resident classes with their cohort.

You will meet with clinical experts and problem-solve clinical challenges and learn more about resources to support your practice.


* Ambulatory Nursing includes working within an interdisciplinary team during all stages of patient care: wellness, prevention, acute and chronic illness to end-of-life.


* Ambulatory Nursing responsibilities include telephone triage, growing telehealth opportunities, medication administration, treatments, testing, patient/family education and assuring a plan of care for high volumes of patients.

A high degree of independence and critical thinking are crucial to the role.

The Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program at UW Health is part of a national initiative developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and Vizient and is one of 40 Nurse Residency Programs accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in the United States.

Please note: Nurse Resident Applicants should only apply to either the Ambulatory Program or the Inpatient Program.

Prior to submitting your application, please review the Ambulatory and Inpatient program information and apply to the program that best aligns with your career goals as a Registered Nurse.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Prior to submitting an application, please refer to the detailed information found at https://careers.uwhealth.org/nurse-residency-program/

Please submit the following items:


* Online Application


* Resume


* Current Unofficial Academic Transcript


* Supplemental application


* Goal Statement

The goal statement is an essay that includes the following components:


* What led you to nursing?


* What have you learned in nursing school that you will bring to your nursing practice?


* Why are you interested in the UW Health Nurse Residency Program?


* At UW Health our vision is to be a health system that creates belonging for everyone.

As a nurse resident, how will you contribute to this vision? See more about our vision and goals here .

Education :

Minimum - Associate Degree ...