RN - Neurosciences ICU B4/4
About The Position
UW Health is seeking an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse to join the 18-bed Neurosciences ICU B4/4 at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. This fast-paced, high-acuity unit cares for critically ill adults with a range of neurological diagnoses, including stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, seizure, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and surgical resections. The unit serves as an intensive care hub for the Comprehensive Stroke Center and embraces research and quality improvement. The nurse uses critical-thinking skills and provides specialized interventions while working with multimodal neurological technology, including intracranial pressure management, EEG, and advanced neuroimaging. Nurses collaborate with nationally certified physicians and other interdisciplinary care team members in a nurse-driven environment that values partnership. The schedule is 90% FTE, with eight 12-hour evening/night shifts per pay period, primarily 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position includes a two-in-six weekend rotation and 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. UW Health offers benefits and resources including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, employee wellbeing resources, acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, schedule options, nursing recognition programs, tuition benefits, and referral bonuses. Full-time benefits are available to employees working at least 60% FTE.
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, upon hire.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, upon hire.
- ACLS certification within six months.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Relevant Registered Nurse experience.
- Relevant certification.
Responsibilities
- Care for critically ill adult patients with neurological diagnoses such as stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, seizure, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and surgical resections.
- Use critical-thinking skills and provide specialized neurocritical-care interventions.
- Work with multimodal neurological technology, including intracranial pressure management, EEG, and advanced neuroimaging.
- Collaborate with nurses, nationally certified physicians, and other interdisciplinary care team members.
- Participate in the unit’s research and quality-improvement environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts
- Nursing recognition and award programs
- Tuition benefits beginning on the first day of employment
- Referral bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
