RN - Inpatient Float
About The Position
Join the Medical/Surgical Float team as a Registered Nurse. The role involves evaluating medical/surgical patients, providing care, recognizing complications, and coordinating with other members of the team. Nurses contribute interpersonal communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making to the team. The position offers learning opportunities at a Level One Trauma Center, Magnet-designated facility, and academic health system. This position is 75% FTE, with 8- or 12-hour evening/night shifts between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and a required holiday rotation; hours depend on departmental operational needs. The primary work location is University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, with occasional travel to East Madison Hospital. Positions at 60% FTE or higher are eligible for full-time benefits.
Requirements
- At least six months of nursing experience in inpatient units or central float (adult and pediatric), or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on a unit or 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 within six months.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Relevant RN experience preferred.
- Relevant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate medical/surgical patients.
- Administer patient care and recognize complications.
- Coordinate care with other members of the team.
- Contribute interpersonal communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making to the Medical/Surgical Float team.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options to support work-life balance
- Access to the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department, supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Nursing recognition and award programs
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Full-time benefits for positions at 60% FTE and higher
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
