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RN - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic ICU

UW Health

#RN #BLS #ACLS #CPR #Critical Care #Cardiovascular #BSN #Magnet Hospital #ECMO #Heart Transplant

Quick overview

Provide high-quality specialized care to adult patients in a 27-bed Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery unit. Manage patients requiring cardiac/thoracic surgeries, transplants, and medical devices such as ECMO.

Requirements summary

Requires a valid RN license in Wisconsin or a compact state and current CPR/BLS certification, with ACLS required within 6 months. A BSN is preferred, and at least six months of nursing experience or completion of a Nurse Residency Program is required.

bachelor degreePatient AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationAcute CareECMOCritical Care NursingCardiovascular CareHeart Transplant CareLung Transplant CareCardiothoracic Surgery Care

Job description

Work Schedule

90% FTE, 8/12-hour evening/night shift primarily to be 7

00 pm - 7:30 am with a two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked.

Are you ready to advance your nursing career within critical care?

We are seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse (RN) to join the dedicated team on our fast-paced CVCT ICU at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

About the

Unit

Provide safe, high quality specialized care to adult patients on this 27-bed Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery unit, caring for primarily ICU as well as intermediate levels of acuity.
Deliver personalized care with a mixture of technological expertise and a positive commitment to meeting patient and family needs.
As part of the supportive interdisciplinary team, gain experience and competence in caring for patients that require cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, medical devices such as ECMO and those with a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses.

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).
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.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment - 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 Upon Hire Required
Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
ACLS within 6 months Required
Relevant certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital [http://www.uwhealth.org/locations/Location.action?locationdetail=&_sourcePage=/index.jsp&locationId=170] in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital [https://www.uwhealth.org/news/university-wisconsin-hospitals-ranked-no-1-wisconsin] and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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