Per Diem RN - Acute Care General Surgery Unit

UW Health • Madison, WI

18h • $43 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for high acuity general care level patients on the 28 bed Acute Care General Surgery unit. You will provide post-operative care to patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas (Whipple procedure), gallbladder, and bile ducts. You will be part of a team of nurses that are skilled in providing post-operative surgical care for acutely ill patients, becoming an expert in management of surgical drains, nasogastric tube placement, administering enteral nutrition, complex wound care with use of wound vacs, epidural and PCA pain pump management, and stoma care. You will collaborate with multiple surgical services including general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, and surgical oncology as well as specialty certified Wound and Ostomy RNs. This role works in a setting that fosters a culture of professional development through continuing education, support for professional certifications, and mentorship. You will be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Relevant RN Experience
• Relevant Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative care to patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas (Whipple procedure), gallbladder, and bile ducts.
• Manage surgical drains, nasogastric tube placement, administer enteral nutrition, complex wound care with use of wound vacs, epidural and PCA pain pump management, and stoma care.
• Collaborate with multiple surgical services including general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, and surgical oncology as well as specialty certified Wound and Ostomy RNs.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
• Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level