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RN - Surgical / Trauma ICU

UW Health·Madison, Wisconsin

$40 - $60/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 28 days ago
Practice for this role

RN - Surgical / Trauma ICU · $40 - $60/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • At the median vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Madison, Wisconsin ($40.30/hr, n=276)
  • 471 similar openings in the Madison area · median $40.30/hr
$4.25/hr · p10p90 · $75.96/hr
this role: $40.30/hrmedian $40.30/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 276 posted nursing roles in Madison, Wisconsin rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

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

Provide high-acuity critical care to trauma and surgical patients in a state-of-the-art 16-bed ICU. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and safety in a fast-paced environment.

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 include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked.

Are you ready to elevate your critical care nursing career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Our upcoming newly designed Surgical / Trauma ICU will offer an exciting opportunity to care for some of the most complex and critically ill adult patients at University Hospital - a leading Level I Trauma Center and Wisconsin’s #1 hospital.

We are seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team in a state-of-the-art 16-bed STICU that will begin to care for patients Spring 2027.

About the

Unit

Diverse patient population including trauma victims with multiple injuries, maternal fetal medicine, and high-acuity surgical patients to include post-op liver transplant recipients, thoracic aortic aneurysm repairs, and bowel obstruction cases.

Specialized care for adult patients with EVDs, lumbar drains, and Swan-Ganz catheters.

Fast-paced environment designed to provide cutting-edge and evidence based critical care in a newly constructed space with advanced technology and resources.

Strong interdisciplinary collaboration fostering a supportive and positive work culture where teamwork drives exceptional patient outcomes.

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).

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 [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

[https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=4532&entityid=3&p=UWH] UW Hospital and Clinics benefits [https://www.uwhealth.org/files/uwhealth/careers-assets/benefits/HR-110695-17-Benefits-Flier-for-UWHC-Employees.pdf]

Requirements

Requires a valid Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a compact state, along with current CPR/BLS certification. ACLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire, and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • ACLS
  • CPR
  • BLS
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Patient assessment
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Trauma care
  • Critical care nursing
  • Post-operative care
  • Surgical nursing
  • Lumbar drain management
  • Swan-Ganz catheter management
  • Advanced technology operation
  • EVD management

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition benefits
  • Adoption assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$40 - $60/hr
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

UW Health

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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