Nursing Assistant, PACU

UW Health·Madison, Wisconsin

$20 - $27/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 16 days ago

Practice for this role

Nursing Assistant, PACU · $20 - $27/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-6% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Madison, Wisconsin ($20.92/hr, n=104)

168 similar openings in the Madison area · median $20.92/hr

$15.00/hr · lowesthighest · $125/hr

this role: $19.59/hrmedian $20.92/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 104 posted support services roles in Madison, Wisconsin rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 6% below the Madison, Wisconsin median for support services roles.

Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures while assisting patients with activities of daily living and mobility. Engage with patients and their families to establish trusting relationships and ensure high-quality care.

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Monday through Friday role, working 10-hour shifts.
The start time ranges between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., depending on scheduling and operational needs. There is also an on-call requirement, need to report to Hospital within 1 hour, which includes weekend and holiday rotation. On-call shifts may be day or night, again based on department needs.

Pay

External hires may be eligible for up to a $3000 sign on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). NA Positions include a weekend and evening/night shift differential.

Be part of something remarkable!

Join our growing team who consistently earns top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care.

We are seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA, NA) to

Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. You’ll assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding.

Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.

Join a state-of-the-art facility that takes innovation to a whole new level.

Qualifications

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program Required

Work Experience
1 year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred

Licenses & Certifications
Listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required

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.

Job Description

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of a State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program and have at least one year of recent experience. Applicants are required to be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry and obtain BLS/CPR certification within three months.

professional certificate
Communication
CPR
BLS
Patient care
Activities of daily living
Nursing procedures
Patient mobility
Intentional rounding

Benefits

Shift differential
Sign on bonus

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $20 - $27/hr
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Application: Employer website

Support services roles in Wisconsin remain steady

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