RN - Emergency Department, UH

UW Health • Madison, WI

1d • $40 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The department provides Level I Trauma Care for adults and children and includes a Burn and Wound Center. Its facilities include 40 adult acute care 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 operates during peak times to expedite intake and allow patient care to begin sooner, with an RN and physician seeing patients on arrival.

This position is 90% FTE and scheduled for eight 12-hour evening/night shifts, 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., including every other weekend and a holiday rotation. Hours may vary according to departmental operational needs. Compensation may include evening and night shift differentials of $4 and $5 per hour, respectively, for applicable hours worked, and overtime.

UW Health offers acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, flexible schedule options, wellness resources, recognition of nursing excellence, and tuition reimbursement eligibility after one year of employment. The organization is committed to belonging, equal opportunity, and respect for the perspectives and qualities employees bring to work.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of RN experience.
• Wisconsin RN license or a license from a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact, required upon hire.
• CPR certification, required upon hire.
• ACLS certification within 6 months.
• PALS certification within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• One year of ICU, critical care, or Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations preferred.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Department to adult and pediatric patients, including critically ill or injured patients.
• Support expedited patient intake and timely initiation of care in the CareSTART area.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Wellness Options at Work supporting employee and family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after one year of employment for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Evening shift differential of $4 per hour for applicable hours worked.
• Night shift differential of $5 per hour for applicable hours worked.
• Overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed