RN - Neurosciences ICU D4/4
About The Position
Join the 12-bed Neuro ICU on D4/4 at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, caring for critically ill adult patients at ICU and intermediate-care levels. The unit treats a range of neurological, neurosurgical, and stroke conditions, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, hydrocephalus, cerebral aneurysms, and other neurovascular diseases. Nurses use critical-thinking skills to provide interventions that may include vasoactive drips, hemodynamic monitoring, feeding tubes, drains, and frequent neurological assessments. The role works with a collaborative team of nurses and providers supporting nationally recognized neuroscience programs. The schedule is 90% FTE, with 8- and 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, primarily 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The role includes an every-other-weekend rotation and holiday rotation. Additional compensation may include shift differentials of $4 per hour for evening hours, $5 per hour for night hours, and $4.25 per hour for weekender hours, as applicable. UW Health offers an excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two weeks of paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Employees in positions of at least 60% FTE are eligible for full-time benefits. Other offerings include employee wellbeing resources, acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, referral bonuses, flexible schedule options, nursing recognition programs, and tuition benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
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 this or a similar unit.
- Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.
- Current CPR/BLS certification upon hire.
- ACLS certification within six months.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Relevant RN experience.
- Relevant certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for critically ill adult patients in a neurocritical-care setting at ICU and intermediate-care levels.
- Care for patients with neurological, neurosurgical, and stroke conditions, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, hydrocephalus, cerebral aneurysms, and other neurovascular diseases.
- Use critical-thinking skills to provide interventions that may include vasoactive drips, hemodynamic monitoring, feeding tubes, drains, and frequent neurological assessments.
- Collaborate with nurses and providers as part of the neuroscience care team.
- Work rotating day and night shifts, including an every-other-weekend rotation and holiday rotation.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Full-time benefits for positions at 60% FTE or higher
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Flexible schedule options
- Nursing recognition and award programs
- Tuition benefits beginning on the first day of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
