RN Inpatient Acute Care General Surgery Unit

UW Health • Madison, WI

3d • $40 - $60 • 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. This role provides post-operative care to patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas (Whipple procedure), gallbladder, and bile ducts. The RN will be part of a team 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. The position involves collaboration with multiple surgical services including general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, and surgical oncology, as well as specialty certified Wound and Ostomy RNs. The setting fosters a culture of professional development through continuing education, support for professional certifications, and mentorship. The RN will be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes, and will participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.

Requirements

• 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.
• Six (6) months nursing experience in Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory OR current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
• Two (2) years of nursing experience in eICU.

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.
• Manage surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, enteral nutrition, complex wound care (including wound vacs), epidural and PCA pain pumps, and stoma care.
• Collaborate with general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, surgical oncology, and Wound and Ostomy RNs.
• Participate in continuing education, professional certifications, and mentorship programs.
• Engage in evidence-based therapies and research studies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.

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
• Tuition benefits eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level