The Registered Nurse will provide care for adult medical and surgical neuro patients, including those recovering from spine surgeries, brain tumors, craniotomies, and neurological conditions like MS and ALS. Responsibilities also involve collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, particularly within the Comprehensive Stroke Program and Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Wisconsin or a compact state, hold current CPR/BLS certification, and preferably have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. A minimum of six months of nursing experience is required unless currently participating in the UW Health Nurse Residency Program.
90% FTE, 8/12-hour evening/night shift with a two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Pay
Additional components of compensation may include:
Evening and night shift differential
Weekend differential
Be part of something remarkable
Join our fast-paced 25-bed neuro specialty general care 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.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to
Care for a variety of medical and surgical adult neuro patients to include post-surgical spine surgeries, brain tumors, craniotomy and ophthalmology cases along with neurological patients with multiple sclerosis, ALS, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and trauma or ortho patients with multiple injuries/diagnosis or spinal fractures requiring orthotics.
Become part of 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 those with epilepsy. This unit includes a Level IV Comprehensive Epilepsy Center as designated by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.
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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement Plans
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits
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
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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University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
