Job Description75% FTE, 30 hours per week, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, variable Sunday - Saturday, and occasional holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
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We are seeking a
Registered Nurse (RN):
- Join a team of remarkable nurses who have a broad range of medical and surgical knowledge, skills and leadership.
- 28-bed unit with nurse-driven collaboration where you will have the opportunity to care for a diverse surgical patient population.
- This unit provides excellent experience with airway management, including new tracheostomies, for RNs who may want to work in the critical care setting in the future.
- Be part of a team of nurses who are prime support and educators to patients receiving highly specialized care for a variety of complex surgical procedures including Cystectomy or Bladder Removal with Urinary Diversion, Gender Confirmation Surgery, Mastectomy with flap reconstruction, head and neck surgeries and other related surgical oncology procedures.
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At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family 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 reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Education:Preferred - Baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Work Experience:Minimum - 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.
Licenses and Certifications:Minimum - 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. Current CPR/BLS Certification.
Preferred - Relevant certification.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet -designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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