RN - Inpatient Float

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Medical/Surgical Float team. The role involves evaluating medical/surgical patients, administering care, recognizing complications, and coordinating with other members of the team. Nurses also 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, a Magnet-designated facility, and a world-renowned 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. Hours depend on department operational needs. Every-other-weekend work and holiday rotation are required. The primary work location is University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, with occasional travel to East Madison Hospital. Compensation is based on RN experience, with applicable evening, night, weekend, and float differentials. UW Health offers benefits and resources including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, adoption assistance, flexible schedule options, employee wellbeing resources, acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, nursing recognition programs, tuition benefits, and referral bonuses. Positions at 60% FTE or higher receive full-time benefits.

Requirements

At least six months of nursing experience on inpatient units or in Central Float (adult and pediatric), 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 in Wisconsin or holding a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.
Current CPR/BLS certification upon hire.
ACLS certification within six months.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Relevant RN experience.
Relevant certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate medical/surgical patients.
Administer patient care.
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 and dental insurance.
Paid time off.
Retirement plans.
Two-week paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Full-time benefits for positions at 60% FTE or higher.
Schedule and shift options intended to support flexibility and work-life balance.
Employee wellbeing resources 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.
Evening, night, weekend, and float pay differentials, as applicable.