RN - Neurosciences ICU
About The Position
Are you ready to elevate your critical care nursing career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Our 12-bed Neurosciences ICU on D4/4 offers an exciting opportunity to care for some of the most complex and critically ill adult patients within the neuro specialty. We are seeking an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to join our remarkable team at Wisconsin's #1 hospital! The unit cares for the adult patient population in a critical care setting with ICU as well as IMC level of care. You will gain experience with a variety of neurology, neurosurgical and stroke conditions that can include ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, hydrocephalus, cerebral aneurysm, and other neurovascular diseases. You will utilize strong critical thinking skills and provide interventions that may include vasoactive drips, hemodynamic monitoring, feeding tubes, drains, frequent neuro assessments, and more. You will work with a dynamic and supportive team of nurses and providers that are an integral part of our nationally recognized neuroscience programs committed to providing expert care.
Requirements
- Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Relevant RN experience
- Relevant certification
Responsibilities
- Care for the adult patient population in a critical care setting with ICU as well as IMC level of care.
- Gain experience with a variety of neurology, neurosurgical and stroke conditions that can include ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, hydrocephalus, cerebral aneurysm, and other neurovascular diseases.
- Utilize strong critical thinking skills and provide interventions that may include vasoactive drips, hemodynamic monitoring, feeding tubes, drains, frequent neuro assessments, and more.
- Work with a dynamic and supportive team of nurses and providers that are an integral part of our nationally recognized neuroscience programs committed to providing expert care.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- 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.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
- Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
