CTL - Inpatient, Transplant

Work Schedule:
75% FTE, Evening/Night shifts with two in six weekend and holiday rotation.

Hours based on needs of the department.

You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Care Team Leader (CTL) / Charge Nurse to:

Position Highlights & Key Responsibilities:


* Lead a World-Class Specialty: Serve as the clinical and operational anchor for one of the premier organ transplant programs in the world.


* Drive Operational Excellence: Strategically assess floor dynamics, manage patient flow, and optimize unit resources to ensure smooth shift operations.


* Empower & Motivate Staff: Act as a key mentor and resource on the floor-fostering a culture of high performance, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.


* Mastermind Resource Allocation: Match patient acuity with staff competencies to ensure safe workload distribution and top-tier patient outcomes.


* Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner closely with world-renowned surgical providers, multidisciplinary care teams, and leadership to continuously improve quality service and unit efficiency.


* Champion Quality & Value: Drive clinical quality initiatives and operational standard work while supporting sound financial and resource management.

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


* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience


* 2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required


* 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years' experience in an inpatient unit Required


* 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred


* Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population 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 Requ...