RN - Inpatient - Neurosciences
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will work on a fast-paced, 25-bed neuro specialty general care unit at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The unit cares for adult medical and surgical neurology patients, including patients recovering from spine surgery, brain tumors, craniotomy, and ophthalmology cases, as well as patients with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, ALS, and Guillain-Barre syndrome. The team also cares for trauma and orthopedic patients with multiple injuries or diagnoses and spinal fractures requiring orthotics. The nurse will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of stroke professionals. UW Health’s Joint Commission-accredited Comprehensive Stroke Program treats complex stroke cases, and the unit includes a Level IV Comprehensive Epilepsy Center designated by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. The work schedule is 60% FTE, consisting of 8- and 12-hour day/night shifts, with a two-in-six weekend rotation and required holiday rotation.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or hold a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- For inpatient units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, and Cardiovascular Laboratory: 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.
- For eICU: two years of nursing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Relevant RN experience preferred.
- Relevant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to adult medical and surgical neuroscience patients.
- Care for patients with post-surgical spine conditions, brain tumors, craniotomy and ophthalmology cases, neurological disorders, and trauma or orthopedic injuries.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of stroke professionals.
- Help provide diagnosis and treatment options for patients with epilepsy.
- Use evidence-based practice in patient care.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Full-time benefits for part-time work at 60% FTE and higher
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Nursing award programs
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
