RN - Trauma & Life Support ICU

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Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 8/12-hour evening/night shift between the hours of 3:00 pm – 7:30 am with an every other weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay:

Additional components of compensation may include:

Shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and be part of something remarkable!

We are seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse (RN) to:

Join a team of nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for critically ill adult patients.
Work in a fast-paced ICU providing care to critically ill surgical, medical, and trauma patients in a Level One Trauma Center.
Be part of an academic medical center and be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
Become an expert in using advanced life support therapies including ECMO and continuous dialysis to care for patients.
Be part of a team that serves as emergency responders throughout the hospital.

In 2024, care teams in the Trauma and Life Support ICU were presented with the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Gold Level Beacon Award—the highest honor a critical care unit can achieve. For nurses, this award can mean a positive and supportive work environment with greater collaboration, higher morale and lower turnover. Learn more !

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and 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 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.
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.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

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. Required
Relevant RN Experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

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 Required
Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
ACLS within 6 months Required
Relevant certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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