RN - Inpatient Acute Care General Surgery Unit

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will work on the 28-bed Acute Care General Surgery unit at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, caring for high-acuity general-care patients. The role includes postoperative care for patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. The nurse will provide surgical care and manage surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, enteral nutrition, complex wounds and wound vacs, epidural and PCA pain pumps, and stomas. The role collaborates with general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, surgical oncology, and specialty-certified Wound and Ostomy RNs.

The position supports professional development through continuing education, certification support, and mentorship. Nurses may participate in evidence-based therapies, research studies, quality improvement initiatives, and practice changes. The work schedule is 60% FTE on an evening/night shift, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotations required; hours are based on department operational needs.

Requirements

• At least six months of nursing experience, or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on this or a similar unit.
• Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Relevant RN experience.
• Relevant certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide postoperative care for patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries.
• Care for high-acuity patients on the 28-bed Acute Care General Surgery unit.
• Manage surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, enteral nutrition, complex wounds and wound vacs, epidural and PCA pain pumps, and stomas.
• Collaborate with general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, surgical oncology, and specialty-certified Wound and Ostomy RNs.
• Participate in evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice changes.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Schedule and shift options that offer flexibility and support work-life balance.
• Access to Wellness Options at Work supporting employee and family well-being.
• Acuity-based staffing ratios.
• Shared governance structure.
• Nursing recognition and award programs.
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Continuing education, professional certification support, and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level