RN - Inpatient Acute Care General Surgery Unit

UW Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 28-bed Acute Care General Surgery unit at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The nurse provides compassionate, team-based care to high-acuity general-care patients, including people recovering from complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts.

The role includes post-operative care for acutely ill surgical patients and opportunities to develop expertise in surgical drain management, nasogastric tube placement, enteral nutrition, complex wound care using wound vacs, epidural and PCA pain pump management, and stoma care. The nurse collaborates with general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, surgical oncology, and specialty-certified Wound and Ostomy RNs.

The unit supports professional development through continuing education, professional certification support, and mentorship. Nurses also participate in evidence-based therapies and research studies, quality improvement initiatives, and practice change. The position is scheduled at 90% FTE on evening/night shifts, with every-other-weekend rotation and some holidays required. Hours are based on department operational needs.

Requirements

• Six months of nursing experience, or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on the unit 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 compassionate, team-based care to high-acuity general-care patients on a 28-bed Acute Care General Surgery unit.
• Provide post-operative care for patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries.
• Manage surgical drains and nasogastric tube placement; administer enteral nutrition; provide complex wound care using wound vacs; manage epidural and PCA pain pumps; and provide stoma care.
• 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 change.
• Engage in professional development through continuing education, certification support, and mentorship.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• A variety of schedules and shifts offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work for employee and family well-being.
• Acuity-based staffing ratios.
• Shared governance structure.
• Nursing recognition and award programs.
• Tuition benefits to help pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Continuing education, support for professional certifications, and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed