RN - Surgical / Trauma ICU
About The Position
Work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. This is a 90% FTE position with an 8/12-hour evening/night shift between the hours of 3:00 pm - 7:30 am with an every other weekend rotation. Holiday rotation is required. This role offers an exciting opportunity to care for some of the most complex and critically ill adult patients at University Hospital, a leading Level I Trauma Center and Wisconsin’s #1 hospital. The Surgical / Trauma ICU is a newly designed, state-of-the-art 16-bed STICU that will begin to care for patients Spring 2027 on C2/4. The unit cares for a diverse patient population including trauma victims with multiple injuries, maternal fetal medicine, and high-acuity surgical patients such as post-op liver transplant recipients, thoracic aortic aneurysm repairs, and bowel obstruction cases. Specialized care is provided for adult patients with EVDs, lumbar drains, and Swan-Ganz catheters. This is a fast-paced environment designed to provide cutting-edge and evidence-based critical care in a newly constructed space with advanced technology and resources. There is strong interdisciplinary collaboration fostering a supportive and positive work culture where teamwork drives exceptional patient outcomes.
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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- 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.
- Relevant RN Experience
- Relevant certification
Responsibilities
- Care for complex and critically ill adult patients.
- Provide specialized care for adult patients with EVDs, lumbar drains, and Swan-Ganz catheters.
- Deliver cutting-edge and evidence-based critical care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher)
- 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
- Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
