RN - Emergency Department, UH

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

7d • 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. It has 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 care to begin sooner, with an RN and physician seeing patients on arrival.

This position is 90% FTE and works 8- or 12-hour evening/night shifts, typically from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and a holiday rotation; hours may vary according to departmental operational needs. Shift differentials may include $4 per hour for evening hours and $5 per hour for night hours, as applicable. The role offers acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, schedule options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of RN experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or holding a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• CPR certification 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.
• TNCC preferred.
• ENPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Department to adult and pediatric patients, including critically ill or injured patients.
• Participate in the department's evening/night shift schedule, including every other weekend and a holiday rotation.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 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.
• Shift differentials of $4 per hour for evening hours and $5 per hour for night hours, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

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