Nurse Resident - Inpatient Summer 2027

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking an Inpatient Nurse Resident to join our prestigious 12-month program designed to help New Graduate Registered Nurses move confidently into practice following graduation from an accredited nursing program. You will be hired in a wide range of clinical practice areas, including 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, you will experience an orientation designed specifically for new-to-practice nurses, including mentoring by preceptors and clinical nurse specialists. You will also participate in monthly nurse resident classes with your cohort, meet with clinical experts, problem-solve clinical challenges, and learn about resources to support your practice. The 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 accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The application window will remain open through 12/15/26, though early applications are encouraged. Please refer to https://careers.uwhealth.org/nurse-residency-program/ for detailed information before applying. Required application items include an Online Application, Resume, Current Unofficial Academic Transcript, and a Supplemental application with a Goal Statement. The goal statement should address your motivation for nursing, what you've learned in nursing school to bring to practice, your interest in the UW Health Nurse Residency Program, and how you will contribute to UW Health's vision of creating belonging for everyone.

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.
Online Application
Resume
Current Unofficial Academic Transcript
Supplemental application with Goal Statement

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) completed within the previous 12 months.

Responsibilities

Participate in a 12-month Nurse Residency Program.
Work in a wide range of clinical practice areas including inpatient (medical, surgical, critical care, psychiatric), emergency department, and surgical services including the OR.
Receive orientation designed for new-to-practice nurses with mentoring from preceptors and clinical nurse specialists.
Participate in monthly nurse resident classes with cohort.
Meet with clinical experts and problem-solve clinical challenges.
Learn about resources to support nursing practice.
Contribute to UW Health's vision of creating belonging for everyone.