RN - eICU (on-site)

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Health is seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse to join its growing eICU nursing team. From an in-person command center in Madison, the eICU provides virtual support to critically ill adult patients on 15 units across 13 hospitals in Wisconsin and Illinois, helping patients remain at their home hospitals while receiving a higher level of care. The team has a combined average of 20 years of ICU experience and works alongside nursing assistants and a board-certified intensivist. The role includes proactive monitoring and care for an average of 35–40 patients per shift, assisting with admissions, and responding rapidly to changes in patient conditions using advanced e-care monitoring technology. The RN will participate in quality improvement initiatives, lead practice changes, and collaboratively mentor nurses at regional sites through a mentorship program. This position is 60% FTE and 100% on-site at 8501 Excelsior Dr in Madison, Wisconsin. The schedule consists of rotating 12-hour day and night shifts (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.), a two-in-six weekend rotation, and required holiday rotation. Applicable shift differentials are $4 per hour for evening hours, $5 per hour for night hours, and $4.25 per hour for weekend hours.

Requirements

Two years of nursing experience for eICU work.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or holding a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.
Current CPR/BLS certification upon hire.
ACLS certification within six months.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
Relevant RN experience.
Relevant certification.

Responsibilities

Provide virtual support from the Madison command center to critically ill adult patients at internal and regional hospitals.
Proactively round on an average of 35–40 patients per shift.
Assist with patient admissions.
Rapidly respond to changing patient conditions using advanced e-care monitoring technology.
Work alongside fellow RNs, nursing assistants, and a board-certified intensivist to support patients with acute illnesses and chronic conditions.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
Collaboratively mentor RNs at regional sites through the mentorship program.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance.
Paid time off.
Retirement plans.
Two-week paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Full-time benefits for part-time work at positions 60% FTE and higher.
Employee Wellbeing Department resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Acuity-based staffing ratios.
Shared governance structure.
Schedule and shift options intended to provide flexibility and work-life balance.
Nursing excellence award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility on the first day of employment, including help paying for coursework associated with career advancement.
Eligibility to earn a referral bonus.