RN - Emergency Department, UH
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The role is 90% FTE, with eight 12-hour evening/night shifts, primarily 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. The Emergency Department is part of Wisconsin’s only healthcare system offering Level I Trauma Care for adults and children, along with a Burn and Wound Center, as verified by the American College of Surgeons. The department includes 40 acute care adult 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, with a nurse and physician evaluating patients upon arrival so care can begin sooner. Additional compensation may include shift differentials of $4 per hour for evening hours and $5 per hour for night hours, as applicable, as well as overtime. UW Health offers acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, schedule options, wellness resources, nursing recognition programs, and tuition reimbursement eligibility after one year of employment.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of RN experience.
- RN license in Wisconsin or a license issued by 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).
- One year of ICU, critical care, or Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care in the Emergency Department for 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.
- Contribute to expedited patient intake and early care in the CareSTART area as applicable.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- UW Health Wellness Options at Work
- Nursing award and recognition programs
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility after one year of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
