RN – Inpatient Hospitalist Intermediate Care Unit
About The Position
This is a 60% FTE position with 8/12 hour day/night shifts, either 7:00 am – 7:30 pm or 7:00 pm – 7:30 am. Weekend and holiday rotation is required. The role is located at University Hospital in Madison, WI. The compensation includes evening and night shift differentials, as well as a weekend differential. This position offers the opportunity to work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and be part of a brand-new intermediate care unit opening in 2027. The unit specializes in providing comprehensive, high-acuity nursing care to adults with a wide variety of medical diagnoses, complex comorbidities, or hemodynamic instability requiring increased support. This 16-bed unit bridges the gap between intensive and general care, serving patients who may step down from ICUs or require higher levels of care. Patient populations include those with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, or severe multi-organ dysfunction. The unit is committed to providing evidence-based care and fostering interdisciplinary communication and collaboration for smooth, safe transitions of care, especially for patients stepping down from critical care. The environment supports critical thinking and evidence-based problem-solving, with year-round opportunities for learning and skill advancement.
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
- Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire
- ACLS within 6 months
- Two (2) years of nursing experience in eICU
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant RN Experience
- Relevant certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
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 to patients with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, or severe multi-organ dysfunction.
- Facilitate smooth, safe transitions of care, particularly for patients stepping down from critical care units.
- Engage in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
- Utilize critical thinking and evidence-based problem-solving.
- Acquire new knowledge, advance skills, and elevate clinical practice.
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 resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
- Tuition benefits eligibility
- Referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
