RN - Inpatient Float
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Medical/Surgical Float team. The nurse will primarily work at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, with occasional travel to East Madison Hospital. The role includes evaluating medical/surgical patients, administering care, recognizing complications, and coordinating with other members of the care team. It also involves interpersonal 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, consisting of 8- or 12-hour day/evening shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Staff work every other weekend and participate in holiday rotation. Hours depend on departmental operational needs. Pay is based on RN experience, with applicable evening, night, weekend, and float differentials. UW Health describes an extensive benefits package and resources supporting employee well-being, professional development, work-life balance, and nursing excellence.
Requirements
- At least 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.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Wisconsin or holding 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’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Relevant RN experience preferred.
- Relevant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate medical/surgical patients.
- Administer nursing care and recognize complications.
- Coordinate care with other members of the team.
- Use interpersonal communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making as part of the Medical/Surgical Float team.
- Work primarily at University Hospital in Madison, with occasional travel to East Madison Hospital.
- Work scheduled day/evening shifts, every other weekend, and holiday rotation.
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.
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance.
- Employee Wellbeing Department resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Shared governance structure.
- Nursing award programs recognizing nursing excellence.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Referral bonus for referring candidates to open, posted positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
