RN - eICU (on-site)
About The Position
UW Health is seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse to join its growing eICU nursing team. From an in-person command center in Madison, the RN provides virtual support to critically ill adult patients at 15 units across 13 hospitals in Wisconsin and Illinois, helping patients remain at their home hospitals while receiving UW Health’s higher level of care. The eICU team includes RNs, nursing assistants, and a board-certified intensivist on each shift. The RN champions proactive care by rounding on an average of 35–40 patients per shift, assisting with admissions, and responding rapidly to changing patient conditions using advanced e-care monitoring technology. The role also participates in quality improvement initiatives, leads practice change, and collaboratively mentors RNs at regional sites through a mentorship program. This is a 60% FTE position performed 100% onsite at 8501 Excelsior Dr in Madison, Wisconsin. The schedule consists of 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, 7:00 am–7:00 pm and 7:00 pm–7:00 am, with a two-in-six weekend rotation and required holiday rotation. Applicable differentials are $4 per hour for evening shifts, $5 per hour for night shifts, and $4.25 per hour for weekends. Positions at 60% FTE and higher are eligible for full-time benefits.
Requirements
- Two years of eICU nursing experience.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or holding a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact, upon hire.
- 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 virtual support from the Madison command center to critically ill adult patients at internal and regional hospitals.
- Round on an average of 35–40 patients per shift, assist with admissions, and respond rapidly to changing patient conditions using advanced e-care monitoring technology.
- Work onsite with RNs, nursing assistants, and a board-certified intensivist to support patients with acute illnesses and chronic conditions.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
- Collaboratively mentor RNs at regional sites through the mentorship program.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Full-time benefits for positions at 60% FTE and higher
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Nursing excellence award programs
- Tuition benefits beginning on the first day of employment
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Shift differentials: $4/hour evening, $5/hour night, and $4.25/hour weekend, as applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
