RN - Weekender - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic ICU

Work Schedule

90% FTE, evening/night shift, primarily to be 7

00 pm – 7:30 am Friday - Sunday. Must work holidays that fall on scheduled weekend shift per weekender program guidelines. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $10/hour weekender differential as applicable for hours worked.

Are you ready to advance your nursing career within critical care?

We are seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse (RN) to join the dedicated team on our fast-paced CVCT ICU at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

About the

Unit

• Provide safe, high quality specialized care to adult patients on this 27-bed Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery unit, caring for primarily ICU as well as intermediate levels of acuity.
• Deliver personalized care with a mixture of technological expertise and a positive commitment to meeting patient and family needs.
• As part of the supportive interdisciplinary team, gain experience and competence in caring for patients that require cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, medical devices such as ECMO and those with a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses.

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 (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• 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.
• 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 [https://www.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/zImages for Social Media - DO NOT REMOVE/University Hospital Tour Video HR 1706631-24 v3.mp4] 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.

Job Description

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