RN - Neurosciences ICU D4/4
About The Position
UW Health is seeking an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse to join the 12-bed Neurosciences ICU on D4/4 at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The unit cares for adult patients in ICU and intermediate-care settings, including patients with complex neurological, neurosurgical, and stroke conditions. Nurses work with a collaborative team of nurses and providers within UW Health’s neuroscience programs. The position is 90% FTE, with 8- and 12-hour evening/night shifts, primarily 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. A two-in-six weekend rotation and holiday rotation are required. Compensation may include shift differentials of $4 per hour for evening hours, $5 per hour for night hours, and $4.25 per hour for weekend hours, as applicable. UW Health describes an excellent benefits package, wellbeing resources, acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, referral bonus opportunities, schedule options, nursing recognition programs, and tuition benefits available from the first day of employment. Full-time benefits are available for part-time employees in positions at 60% FTE or higher.
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 the unit or a similar unit.
- Wisconsin Registered Nurse license, 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.
- Work the required two-in-six weekend rotation and holiday rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Relevant RN experience.
- Relevant certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to adult patients in a critical care setting, including ICU and intermediate-care levels.
- Care for patients with neurological, neurosurgical, and stroke conditions, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, hydrocephalus, cerebral aneurysms, and other neurovascular diseases.
- Use critical thinking and provide interventions that may include vasoactive drips, hemodynamic monitoring, feeding tubes, drains, and frequent neurological assessments.
- Work collaboratively with nurses and providers to deliver expert care.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two weeks of paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Shared governance structure.
- Referral bonus opportunity.
- Schedule and shift options intended to support flexibility and work-life balance.
- Nursing recognition and award programs.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement, eligible from the first day of employment.
- Shift differentials, as applicable: $4 per hour for evening hours, $5 per hour for night hours, and $4.25 per hour for weekend hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
