RN - Emergency Svc
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The department provides emergency care for adults and children and is part of Wisconsin’s only healthcare system offering Level I Trauma Care for both populations, along with a Burn and Wound Center, as verified by the American College of Surgeons. The department includes 40 acute care adult rooms, 11 pediatric rooms, three multipurpose procedure rooms, three behavioral health safe rooms, three major trauma rooms, and a pediatric resuscitation room. A CareSTART area opens during peak times to expedite intake and begin patient care sooner, with a nurse and physician seeing patients on arrival. This position is 90% FTE and works 8- or 12-hour day/evening shifts, generally 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on department operational needs. The schedule includes every other weekend and a holiday rotation. Compensation may include applicable shift differentials of $4 per hour for evening hours and $5 per hour for night hours, as well as overtime. UW Health offers acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, schedule options, recognition of nursing excellence, and access to employee wellness resources. Tuition reimbursement eligibility begins after one year of employment.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of RN experience.
- A Wisconsin Registered Nurse license, or a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact, required upon hire.
- CPR certification required upon hire.
- ACLS certification required within 6 months.
- PALS certification required within 6 months.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- One year of ICU, critical care, or Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide emergency nursing care to adult and pediatric patients, including critically ill or injured patients.
- Participate in care delivery in the Emergency Department, including the CareSTART intake process during peak times.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility after one year of employment
- Employee and family wellness resources
- Applicable evening and night shift differentials
- Overtime
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
