Nurse Resident - Inpatient Summer 2026

Work Schedule :

90/100% FTE.

8/12-hour day/evening or day/night shifts with weekend rotation required.

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 Inpatient Nurse Resident to:


* Join our prestigious 12-month program which is designed to help New Graduate Registered Nurses move confidently into practice following graduation from an accredited nursing program.


* Be hired in a wide range of clinical practice areas which include both adult and pediatric patient populations.

Clinical practice areas include inpatient (medical, surgical, critical care, psychiatric) emergency department and surgical services including the OR.


* As a New Graduate RN, experience an orientation designed specifically for new to practice nurses which includes mentoring by preceptors and clinical nurse specialists.


* Participate in 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.

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,

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 in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN or BAN) or Master Degree in Nursing (MSN) completed within the previous 12 months.

Preferred - Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) completed within the previous 12 months.

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum - Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.

Current CPR/BLS Certification upon hire.

Additional lifesaving intervention certifications may be required after hire.

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