RN - Inpatient Float

UW Health•Madison, WI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 60% FTE position for a Registered Nurse (RN) who will float across multiple departments and specialties. The role involves caring for complex and dynamic patient populations in a variety of medical and surgical general care units and intermediate care (IMC) units. The RN will provide high-quality, evidence-based care, utilizing critical thinking skills for patient assessment, complication escalation, and intervention administration. The position also requires partnering with multidisciplinary teams, honing interpersonal communication skills, and effectively delegating tasks. Opportunities exist to serve as a mentor, preceptor for new nurses and students, and participate in strategic planning, quality improvement, and Shared Governance.

Requirements

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 Required
Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
ACLS within 6 months Required
Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: 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. Required
eICU: Two (2) years of nursing experience Required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Float across multiple departments and specialties caring for complex and dynamic patient populations in a variety of both medical and surgical general care units and intermediate care (IMC) units.
Provide high-quality, evidence-based care utilizing critical thinking skills to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and escalate complications, and administer appropriate nursing interventions while demonstrating a commitment to patient and family centered nursing care.
Partner with dynamic multidisciplinary teams of nurses, nursing assistants, coordinated care roles, therapists, advanced practice providers, medical teams, and more, honing interpersonal communication skills and effectively delegating tasks as needed.
Serve as a mentor and role model with opportunities to be a preceptor for new nurses and students, as well as have the opportunity to be involved in strategic planning efforts, quality improvement, and Shared Governance.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher)
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.