RN - Inpatient, Orthopedics

Description:
Work Schedule:

90% FTE, evening/night shift.

3 - 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm - 7:30am with every third weekend rotation and holiday rotation.

Hours are based off of the operational needs of the department.

You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Come join Wisconsin's #1 Hospital!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:


* Deliver specialized care for patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries, including spine procedures, hip surgeries, acute traumatic injuries, orthopedic oncology cases, and hardware removal.


* Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide high‑acuity, resource‑intensive care tailored to complex orthopedic needs.


* Support medical and surgical patients from additional service lines-particularly Neurosurgery-based on unit demand and patient needs.


* Manage diverse admission pathways, including patients arriving from the emergency department, outside‑hospital direct admissions, PACU, and transfers from other inpatient units.

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.

Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).


* 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


* 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.

Required


* Relevant RN Experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications


* 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 Required


* Current CPR/BLS Certification Required


* Relevant Certification Preferred

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