RN - Inpatient Float
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Medical/Surgical Float team. The nurse will evaluate medical/surgical patients, administer care, recognize complications, and coordinate with other team members. The role also involves interpersonal communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making as part of the Med/Surg Float team. The position offers learning opportunities at a Level One Trauma Center, Magnet-designated facility, and academic health system. This position is 75% FTE, with 8- or 12-hour evening/night shifts between 7:00 pm and 7:30 am. The schedule includes every other weekend and a required holiday rotation; hours depend on departmental 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 and includes applicable evening, night, weekend, and float differentials.
Requirements
- At least six months of nursing experience on inpatient units and central float (adult and pediatric), or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on a unit or similar unit.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin, or holding a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact, upon hire.
- Current CPR/BLS certification 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 team members.
- Participate in interpersonal communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making as part of the Med/Surg Float team.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Full-time benefits for employees working 60% FTE or higher
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Nursing excellence award programs
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Evening shift differential of $4 per hour, as applicable
- Night shift differential of $5 per hour, as applicable
- Weekend differential of $4.25 per hour, as applicable
- Float differential of $4.25 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
