RN - Inpatient Float
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Medical/Surgical Float team. The role involves providing nursing care to med/surg patients, identifying complications, and coordinating care with other members of the team. It also involves communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making as part of the float team. The position offers learning opportunities at a Level One Trauma Center, Magnet-designated facility, and academic health system. The schedule is 90% FTE, working 8- or 12-hour day/evening shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. The employee works every other weekend and participates in holiday rotation. Hours depend on department operational needs. 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.
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.
- Wisconsin Registered Nurse license 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Relevant RN experience preferred.
- Relevant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate medical/surgical patients, administer care, recognize complications, and coordinate with other members of the team.
- Contribute interpersonal communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making to the Med/Surg Float team.
- Work at University Hospital, with occasional travel to East Madison Hospital.
- Work every other weekend and participate in holiday rotation.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule options
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
