Nurse Resident - Inpatient Fall 2026

UW Health•Madison, WI

20h

About The Position

We are seeking an Inpatient Nurse Resident to: Join our prestigious 12-month program which is designed to help New Graduate Registered Nurses move confidently into practice following graduation from an accredited nursing program. Be hired in a wide range of clinical practice areas which include both adult and pediatric patient populations. Clinical practice areas include inpatient (medical, surgical, critical care, psychiatric) emergency department and surgical services including the OR. As a New Graduate RN, experience an orientation designed specifically for new to practice nurses which includes mentoring by preceptors and clinical nurse specialists. Participate in monthly nurse resident classes with their cohort. You will meet with clinical experts and problem-solve clinical challenges and learn more about resources to support your practice. The Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program at UW Health is part of a national initiative developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and Vizient and is one of 40 Nurse Residency Programs accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in the United States, The application window will remain open through 4/12/26, although we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Prior to submitting an application, please refer to the detailed information found at https://careers.uwhealth.org/nurse-residency-program/ [https://careers.uwhealth.org/nurse-residency-program/] Please submit the following items: Online Application Resume Current Unofficial Academic Transcript Supplemental application Goal Statement The goal statement is an essay that includes the following components: What led you to nursing? What have you learned in nursing school that you will bring to your nursing practice? Why are you interested in the UW Health Nurse Residency Program? At UW Health our vision is to be a health system that creates belonging for everyone. As a nurse resident, how will you contribute to this vision? See more about our vision and goals here [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uwhealth.org%2Fsocial-impact-and-belonging%232jZQwer3096tKV2x6QWcYr&data=05%7C02%7CAEder2%40uwhealth.org%7Cf00770dbe1944cdd553808dd9a0dbfd6%7C0fd7902a3b4f49b0b1edaaa4d2b4f5f1%7C0%7C0%7C638836106028730679%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kLKAPPPhJaAJcL9NwHjcDUGYIf7YNhxYXOfYf0cgc5s%3D&reserved=0].

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN or BAN) or Master Degree in Nursing (MSN) completed within the previous 12 months.
Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.
Current CPR/BLS Certification upon hire.
Additional lifesaving intervention certifications may be required after hire.