RN - Weekender - Neurosciences ICU
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to join our remarkable neurocritical care team on the 18-bed Neuro ICU on B4/4. This is a high acuity unit that embraces research and quality improvement while serving as a hub of intensive care for our Comprehensive Stroke Center. The unit is fast-paced and specializes in the care of critically ill adult patients with a variety of neuro diagnoses including, but not limited to: stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, seizure, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and surgical resections. Nurses on this unit utilize strong critical thinking skills and provide specialized interventions while working with multimodal neurologic technology including intracranial pressure management, EEG and advanced neuroimaging. You will work alongside a team of motivated nurses where nurse-driven collaboration and partnership with nationally certified physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary care team is valued.
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
- Provide specialized interventions for critically ill adult patients with a variety of neuro diagnoses.
- Utilize strong critical thinking skills.
- Work with multimodal neurologic technology including intracranial pressure management, EEG and advanced neuroimaging.
- Collaborate with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher)
- Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
- 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
- Referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
