RN - Inpatient - Weekender Float
About The Position
This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) who will float across multiple departments and specialties at University Hospital, a Level One Trauma Center and Magnet®-designated facility. The role involves caring for complex and dynamic patient populations in a variety of medical and surgical general care units and intermediate care (IMC) units. The RN will provide high-quality, evidence-based care, utilizing critical thinking skills to assess patients, manage complications, and administer interventions. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential, requiring strong interpersonal communication and delegation skills. Opportunities for mentorship, precepting, and involvement in quality improvement and Shared Governance are available.
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 Required
- 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 Required
- Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
- ACLS within 6 months Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- Relevant RN Experience Preferred
- Relevant certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- Float across multiple departments and specialties caring for complex and dynamic patient populations in a variety of both medical and surgical general care units and intermediate care (IMC) units.
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based care utilizing critical thinking skills to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and escalate complications, and administer appropriate nursing interventions while demonstrating a commitment to patient and family centered nursing care.
- Partner with dynamic multidisciplinary teams of nurses, nursing assistants, coordinated care roles, therapists, advanced practice providers, medical teams, and more, honing interpersonal communication skills and effectively delegating tasks as needed.
- Serve as a mentor and role model with opportunities to be a preceptor for new nurses and students, as well as have the opportunity to be involved in strategic planning efforts, quality improvement, and Shared Governance.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Float Pool Differential $4.25 / Hour
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- Strong shared governance structure
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
