RN - Neurosciences ICU D4/4

UW Health•Madison, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to join a 12-bed Neuro ICU on D4/4 at Wisconsin's #1 hospital. The unit cares for complex and critically ill adult patients within the neuro specialty, including those with neurological, neurosurgical, and stroke conditions. Nurses on this unit utilize strong critical thinking skills and provide interventions such as vasoactive drips, hemodynamic monitoring, feeding tubes, drains, and frequent neuro assessments. The team is dynamic and supportive, and integral to the nationally recognized neuroscience programs.

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 Upon Hire
Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire
ACLS within 6 months

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Relevant RN experience
Relevant certification

Responsibilities

Care for the adult patient population in a critical care setting with ICU as well as IMC level of care.
Gain experience with a variety of neurology, neurosurgical and stroke conditions that can include ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, hydrocephalus, cerebral aneurysm, and other neurovascular diseases.
Utilize strong critical thinking skills and provide interventions that may include vasoactive drips, hemodynamic monitoring, feeding tubes, drains, frequent neuro assessments, and more.
Work with a dynamic and supportive team of nurses and providers that are an integral part of our nationally recognized neuroscience programs committed to providing expert care.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
Strong shared governance structure
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.
Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment