RN - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic ICU

UW Health•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse (RN) to join the dedicated team on our fast-paced CVCT ICU at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! This 27-bed Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery unit provides safe, high quality specialized care to adult patients, caring for primarily ICU as well as intermediate levels of acuity. The role involves delivering personalized care with a mixture of technological expertise and a positive commitment to meeting patient and family needs, as part of a supportive interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

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
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
Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire
ACLS within 6 months

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Relevant RN Experience
Relevant certification

Responsibilities

Provide safe, high quality specialized care to adult patients on this 27-bed Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery unit, caring for primarily ICU as well as intermediate levels of acuity
Deliver personalized care with a mixture of technological expertise and a positive commitment to meeting patient and family needs
Care for patients that require cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, medical devices such as ECMO and those with a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses

Benefits

An excellent benefits package, including 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 60% FTE and higher)
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
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 as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked