Clinical Nurse Specialist-Medical Intensive Care Unit

Description:

Work Schedule:

100% FTE salaried position.

The scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday day shifts.

Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

You will work on-site primarily at University Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a passionate MSN prepared Registered Nurse (RN) to provide clinical expertise and support to critical care nursing staff at our level one trauma center located in Madison, WI.


* Areas of support include a 16-bed state of the art Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) located in our brand-new tower (C2/5) at University Hospital with a tentative opening in early 2027.
+ MICU nurses provide comprehensive care for patients admitted with a wide variety of complex medical issues including acute respiratory failure, sepsis, drug toxicity, poisoning, and multi system organ failure.

Interventions may include ECMO or CRRT.


* Improve patient outcomes and healthcare quality by providing expert clinical guidance, education, and implementing evidence-based practices.


* Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations; a minimum of three years of medical intensive care nursing experience is strongly preferred.

Pay:


* Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.


* Salary is prorated based on FTE.


* Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

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.


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


* 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.


* 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.


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

Qualifications



* Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required


* Master's Degree or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus Preferred

Work Experience



* 2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required


* 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred


* Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist Preferred


* Experience in an academic medical center Preferred

Licenses & Certifications



* Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in th...