Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurosurgery

UW Health·Madison, Wisconsin

$115,895 - $162,253/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurosurgery · $115,895 - $162,253/yr

How this role compares

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At the median vs. median posted salary for advanced practice roles in Madison, Wisconsin ($115,895, n=46)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 46 posted advanced practice roles in Madison, Wisconsin salarys. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Madison, Wisconsin median for advanced practice roles.

Provide high-quality clinical and research care to adult neurosurgery patients in inpatient and ambulatory settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including surgeons, residents, and nursing staff to manage patient care and discharge planning.

Work Schedule

100% FTE, 8 and 10 hour day shifts rotating with team.
Up to 1:3 weekend rotation required. Growth to day/night rotation may be required in the future. Hours may vary based on operational need.

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient and ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to

Provide care to adult clinical and research neurosurgery patients on the Neuroscience General Care and Progressive Care Units.

Work in collaboration with faculty, residents, fellows, surgeons, and nursing staff to provide on-going patient care and management.

Perform inpatient rounding and discharge planning for general care neurosurgery patients.

UW Health’s Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Advisory Council ensures that your voices are heard. This unique advisory council serves to promote, support, advocate and advise on APP practice and provide expertise and counsel on APP roles across the organization.

UW Health is committed to recognizing our advanced practice providers for their outstanding commitment and service to our patients and their profession. There are routine employee recognition and appreciation activities to participate in throughout the year.

UW Health supports a unique APP leadership structure in which all APPs report to the Department of Advanced Practice, led by advanced practice providers. These leaders advocate for advanced practice providers amongst UW Health administrators.

Education

Minimum –
If
Nurse
Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program.
If
Physician
Assistant: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited PA Program.

Licenses and Certifications: Minimum – State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure

If Nurse Practitioner*

Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND

Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctorate degree for Nurse Practitioners or a Bachelor's/Master's for Physician Assistants from an accredited program. Must hold active state licensure, board certification, and DEA licensure.

bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Collaboration
Neurosurgery
Rounding
Discharge planning
Patient management
Clinical research
Ambulatory care
Inpatient care

Benefits

Employee recognition activities
Appreciation activities

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $115,895 - $162,253/yr
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

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