RN - Weekender - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic ICU
About The Position
90% FTE, Evening/night shift, with shifts primarily to be 7:00 pm – 7:30 am Friday - Sunday. Must work holidays that fall on scheduled shift per weekender program guidelines. This position is eligible to receive a $10/hour weekender differential as applicable for hours worked. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Description: Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse (RN) to: Join the Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery team in the CVCT ICU to provide high quality care to critical care and intermediate care patients. Ensure care is delivered with a mixture of technological expertise and a positive commitment to meeting patient and family needs. Be an integral part of a team that provides care for patients requiring specialized care for cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, medical devices and a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses. At UW Health, you will have : Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being. A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
- Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
- ACLS within 6 months Required
- Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit. Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- Relevant RN experience Preferred
- Relevant certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality care to critical care and intermediate care patients.
- Ensure care is delivered with a mixture of technological expertise and a positive commitment to meeting patient and family needs.
- Be an integral part of a team that provides care for patients requiring specialized care for cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, medical devices and a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses.
Benefits
- Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
