RN - Inpatient, Orthopedics

UW Health•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver specialized care for patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries, including spine procedures, hip surgeries, acute traumatic injuries, orthopedic oncology cases, and hardware removal. The role involves collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-acuity, resource-intensive care tailored to complex orthopedic needs. The nurse will also support medical and surgical patients from additional service lines, particularly Neurosurgery, based on unit demand and patient needs. This position manages diverse admission pathways, including patients arriving from the emergency department, outside-hospital direct admissions, PACU, and transfers from other inpatient units.

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 or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver specialized care for patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries, including spine procedures, hip surgeries, acute traumatic injuries, orthopedic oncology cases, and hardware removal.
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide high‑acuity, resource‑intensive care tailored to complex orthopedic needs.
Support medical and surgical patients from additional service lines—particularly Neurosurgery—based on unit demand and patient needs.
Manage diverse admission pathways, including patients arriving from the emergency department, outside‑hospital direct admissions, PACU, and transfers from other inpatient units.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Tuition benefits eligibility
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.