RN - Inpatient Float
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to float across multiple departments and specialties, caring for complex and dynamic patient populations in medical and surgical general care units and intermediate care (IMC) units. The role is based primarily at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, with some hours potentially worked at East Madison Hospital. The nurse provides high-quality, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care; uses critical thinking to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and escalate complications, and provide appropriate nursing interventions; and partners with multidisciplinary teams. The role also offers opportunities to mentor and serve as a preceptor for new nurses and students, and to participate in strategic planning, quality improvement, and Shared Governance.
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 a unit or similar unit.
- RN license in Wisconsin, or 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
- Float across multiple departments and specialties, including medical and surgical general care units and intermediate care units.
- Provide evidence-based, patient- and family-centered nursing care, assess patients, recognize and escalate complications, and administer appropriate interventions.
- Collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary teams, and delegate tasks as appropriate.
- Serve as a mentor and role model, with opportunities to precept new nurses and students.
- Participate in strategic planning, quality improvement, and Shared Governance.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
- Two weeks of paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Full-time benefits for part-time work for positions at 60% FTE and higher.
- Float Pool Differential of $4.25 per hour.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work.
- Employee recognition through nursing award programs.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
