RN - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic ICU
About The Position
UW Health is seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse to join its fast-paced Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic ICU at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The 27-bed Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery unit provides specialized care to adult patients, primarily at ICU acuity levels and also at intermediate levels. Nurses deliver personalized, high-quality care while addressing patient and family needs as part of a supportive interdisciplinary team. The unit cares for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, and treatment involving medical devices such as ECMO, as well as patients with a variety of cardiovascular diagnoses. The position is 90% FTE, with 8- or 12-hour evening/night shifts primarily scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. A two-in-six weekend rotation and holiday rotation are required. The role is based onsite at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Applicable shift differentials are $4 per hour for evening hours, $5 per hour for night hours, and $4.25 per hour for weekend hours. UW Health offers benefits and resources including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, employee wellbeing resources, acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, schedule options, nursing recognition programs, tuition benefits beginning on the first day of employment, and referral bonuses. Positions at 60% FTE or higher receive full-time benefits.
Requirements
- At least six months of nursing experience, or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on the unit or a similar unit.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or holding a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.
- Current CPR/BLS certification upon hire.
- ACLS certification within six months.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Relevant RN experience.
- Relevant certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality specialized care to adult patients in a 27-bed Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery unit.
- Care for patients with primarily ICU-level acuity and some intermediate-level acuity.
- Provide personalized care that addresses patient and family needs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, and treatment involving devices such as ECMO.
- Care for patients with a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Schedule and shift options
- Nursing recognition and award programs
- Tuition benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of employment
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Full-time benefits for positions at 60% FTE or higher
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
