RN – Inpatient Hospitalist Intermediate Care Unit

UW Health•Madison, WI

8d•$40 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

This state of the art 16-bed hospitalist intermediate care unit specializes in providing comprehensive, high-acuity nursing care to adults presenting with a wide variety of medical diagnoses, complex comorbidities or hemodynamic instability requiring increased support. This is a unique opportunity for nurses to be part of creating and shaping a new space. This care area bridges the gap between intensive and general care, serving patients that may step down from ICUs or need higher levels of care during their hospital stay. Patient populations include those with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, or severe multi-organ dysfunction. This brand new unit will offer nurses a plethora of learning opportunities and is committed to providing patients and families the highest level of evidence-based care. Nurses on on this unit excel in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, ensuring smooth, safe transitions between levels of care; particularly for patients stepping down from critical care units to our intermediate care environment. We foster a supportive learning environment rooted in critical thinking and evidence-based problem-solving. Nurses have year-round opportunities to acquire new knowledge, advance their skills, and elevate their clinical practice.

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
Six (6) months nursing experience in Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory, or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit. Required
Two (2) years of nursing experience in eICU. Required
ACLS within 6 months Required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive, high-acuity nursing care to adults with a wide variety of medical diagnoses, complex comorbidities, or hemodynamic instability requiring increased support.
Provide care in a 16-bed hospitalist intermediate care unit that bridges the gap between intensive and general care.
Care for patient populations including those with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, or severe multi-organ dysfunction.
Excel in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to ensure smooth, safe transitions of care, especially for patients stepping down from critical care units.
Utilize critical thinking and evidence-based problem-solving in a supportive learning environment.
Acquire new knowledge, advance skills, and elevate clinical practice through year-round opportunities.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Full time benefits for part time work
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
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 as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
Evening and night shift differential
Weekend differential