RN - Emergency Svc

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The department provides adult and pediatric emergency care, including Level I Trauma Care for adults and children and care through 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 so patient care can begin sooner, with a nurse and physician seeing patients on arrival.

This position is 90% FTE and works 8- or 12-hour day/evening shifts, generally 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hours may vary according to departmental operational needs. The schedule includes every other weekend and a holiday rotation. Compensation may include shift differentials of $4 per hour for evening hours and $5 per hour for night hours, as applicable.

UW Health offers acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, schedule options, and nursing recognition programs. The organization also supports employee and family well-being through Wellness Options at Work and professional growth through tuition reimbursement eligibility after one year of employment.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of RN experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or 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).
• One year of ICU, critical care, or Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations.
• TNCC certification.
• ENPC certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to adult and pediatric patients, including critically ill or injured patients.
• Participate in emergency care in a Level I Trauma setting and related department services.
• Work assigned day/evening shifts, including every other weekend and a holiday rotation; hours may vary with operational needs.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Acuity-based staffing ratios.
• Shared governance structure.
• Schedule options intended to support flexibility and work-life balance.
• Wellness Options at Work supporting employee and family well-being.
• Nursing recognition and award programs.
• 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