RN Inpatient Acute Care General Surgery Unit

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 28-bed Acute Care General Surgery unit at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The unit cares for high-acuity general-care patients and provides post-operative care following complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Nurses collaborate with general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, surgical oncology, and specialty-certified Wound and Ostomy RNs.

The role offers opportunities to develop expertise in surgical drains, nasogastric tube placement, enteral nutrition, complex wound care and wound vacs, epidural and PCA pain pump management, and stoma care. Nurses can participate in evidence-based therapies, research studies, quality improvement initiatives, and practice changes. UW Health supports professional development through continuing education, certification support, mentorship, shared governance, award programs, and tuition benefits.

The position is available at 60% or 90% FTE, with evening or night shifts. Every-other-weekend rotation and some holidays are required; hours depend on departmental operational needs.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Wisconsin or hold a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• For the listed inpatient, central float, venous access, radiology, hemodialysis, and cardiovascular laboratory areas: six months of nursing experience or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on a unit or similar unit.

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 to patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries.
• Manage surgical drains, nasogastric tube placement, enteral nutrition, complex wound care using wound vacs, epidural and PCA pain pumps, and stomas.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Schedule and shift options intended to provide flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to Wellness Options at Work for employee and family well-being.
• Acuity-based staffing ratios.
• Shared governance structure.
• Nursing award programs recognizing nursing excellence.
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Support for professional certifications and continuing education.
• Mentorship.

What This Job Offers

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