UW Health·Madison, Wisconsin
The Registered Nurse will float across multiple medical, surgical, and intermediate care units to provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and serve as a mentor or preceptor for new staff and students.
00pm - 7:30am, including weekends. You will work at University Hospital and East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable
Bring your nursing expertise to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. University Hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, Magnet®-designated facility, and world-renowned academic health system.
Float across multiple departments and specialties caring for complex and dynamic patient populations in a variety of both medical and surgical general care units and intermediate care (IMC) units.
Provide high-quality, evidence-based care utilizing critical thinking skills to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and escalate complications, and administer appropriate nursing interventions while demonstrating a commitment to patient and family centered nursing care.
Partner with dynamic multidisciplinary teams of nurses, nursing assistants, coordinated care roles, therapists, advanced practice providers, medical teams, and more, honing interpersonal communication skills and effectively delegating tasks as needed.
Serve as a mentor and role model with opportunities to be a preceptor for new nurses and students, as well as have the opportunity to be involved in strategic planning efforts, quality improvement, and Shared Governance.
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 (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
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.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) 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 [http://www.uwhealth.org/locations/Location.action?locationdetail=&_sourcePage=/index.jsp&locationId=170] in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital [https://www.uwhealth.org/news/university-wisconsin-hospitals-ranked-no-1-wisconsin] and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
UW Health East Madison Hospital [https://www.uwhealth.org/uw-health-at-the-american-center/45863] – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.
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Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin and possess current CPR/BLS certification. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred, along with at least six months of relevant nursing experience.
Market context
Wisconsin inpatient float RN roles are often tied to hospitals needing flexible coverage across units, so demand tends to follow staffing gaps, census changes, and seasonal surges. These jobs can be competitive because employers usually look for recent inpatient experience, a Wisconsin or compact RN license, and sometimes a BSN preference. Review the unit expectations closely and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
