RN - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic ICU
About The Position
UW Health is seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse to join its fast-paced 27-bed Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The unit provides safe, high-quality specialized care to adult patients, primarily at ICU acuity levels and also at intermediate levels. Nurses deliver personalized care using technological expertise while supporting patient and family needs as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role offers experience caring for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart or lung transplants, and treatment involving medical devices such as ECMO, as well as patients with a range of cardiovascular diagnoses. The position is 90% FTE and follows an 8/12-hour rotating day/night schedule, primarily 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotations. Additional compensation may include shift differentials of $4 per hour for evening, $5 per hour for night, and $4.25 per hour for weekend hours, as applicable. UW Health describes a benefits package, wellbeing resources, acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, flexible scheduling options, nursing recognition programs, tuition benefits, and referral bonuses. University Hospital is a Magnet-designated facility ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and is described as one of the nation’s leading hospitals, teaching institutions, and referral centers. UW Health is committed to fostering belonging and equal employment opportunity.
Requirements
- 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 (RN) 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
- Provide safe, high-quality specialized care to adult cardiovascular medicine and cardiothoracic surgery patients in ICU and intermediate acuity settings.
- Deliver personalized care using technological expertise and attending to patient and family needs.
- Participate as part of a supportive interdisciplinary team in caring for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, and care involving devices such as ECMO.
- Care for patients with a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
- Full-time benefits for part-time work for positions at 60% FTE or higher.
- Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Shared governance structure.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts to support flexibility and work-life balance.
- Nursing recognition and award programs.
- Tuition benefits eligibility on the first day of employment, including help paying for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Opportunity to earn a referral bonus.
- Shift differentials of $4/hour for evening, $5/hour for night, and $4.25/hour for weekend hours, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
