RN - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic ICU
About The Position
UW Health is seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse to join the fast-paced Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. This 27-bed unit provides specialized care to adult patients, primarily at ICU acuity levels as well as intermediate levels. Nurses deliver personalized, high-quality care using technological expertise and a commitment to meeting patient and family needs. As part of an interdisciplinary team, nurses care for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, and treatment involving medical devices such as ECMO, as well as patients with a variety of cardiovascular diagnoses. The position is 90% FTE, with eight 12-hour evening/night shifts primarily scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. A two-in-six weekend rotation and holiday rotation are required. Shift differentials are $4 per hour for evening hours, $5 per hour for night hours, and $4.25 per hour for weekend hours, as applicable. UW Health offers benefits and resources including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, employee wellbeing resources, acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, flexible scheduling options, nursing recognition programs, tuition benefits, and referral bonuses. Full-time benefits are available for part-time positions at 60% FTE or higher.
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.
- Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact, required upon hire.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, required upon hire.
- ACLS certification within six months.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Relevant RN experience preferred.
- Relevant certification preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Relevant RN experience.
- Relevant certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality specialized care to adult patients in a 27-bed cardiovascular medicine and cardiothoracic surgery unit.
- Deliver personalized care that combines technological expertise with attention to patient and family needs.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to care for patients requiring cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, and medical devices such as ECMO.
- Care for patients with a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses.
- Work the specified evening/night schedule, weekend rotation, and holiday rotation.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Flexible scheduling and shift options
- Nursing recognition and award programs
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Full-time benefits for positions at 60% FTE or higher
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
