RN - Neurosciences General Care Unit

Work Schedule

60% FTE, evening/night.

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.

Pay

Additional components of pay may include:


* Shift differentials of $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend as applicable for hours worked


* Overtime

Be part of something remarkable

We are seeking a Registered Nurse:


* 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.


* Work with a variety of both medical and surgical neuro patients on this 25-bed neurosurgery general care unit.

Post-surgical cases may include spine surgeries, brain tumors, craniotomy or ophthalmology cases.

The neurological patient population on this unit may include multiple sclerosis, ALS, Guillain-Barre syndrome, trauma or ortho patients with multiple injuries/diagnosis or spinal fractures requiring orthotics.


* Join our interdisciplinary team of stroke professionals.

UW Health is proud to be a Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Program in WI with the ability to treat the most complex stroke cases in the state.


* Help provide the highest level of diagnosis and treatment options for people with epilepsy.

This unit includes a level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center as designated by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.


* Provide patient and family centered care while partnering with a dynamic multidisciplinary team of nurses, nursing assistants, therapists, coordinated care, Advanced Practice Providers and medical teams who provide high quality, evidence-based care.


* Please take a minute to review this video of the Neurology unit.

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 Certification

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.

Preferred - Relevant Certification

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