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RN - Inpatient, Med & Surg 3rd Floor

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Madison, Wisconsin

Posted Sep 15 · New grads welcomed

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License
RN license 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 Required
Term
Permanent

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New grads
Welcomed, residency program
License
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 Required Check your license
Certification
Current CPR/BLS Certification Required
Experience
Inpatient Units: 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.
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East Madison Hospital – 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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UW Hospital and Clinics Benefits

Preferred

Certification
Relevant Certification Preferred
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Experience
Relevant RN Experience Preferred
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

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  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Madison staff RN payMadison staff RN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $44/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $40/hr, across 49 postings.

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The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

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Your fit

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Work Schedule 90% FTE, 8/12 hour day/night shifts with a weekend and holiday rotation. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. You will work at East Madison 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.

Join the #1 ranked hospital in Wisconsin! Advance your nursing career at East Madison Hospital, which is the newest 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. The Med Surg 3rd floor Inpatient unit is a fast-paced, 27-bed medical surgical unit that offers rewarding nursing opportunities at a Magnet designated hospital with the latest state of the art technology and equipment!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to

Help provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a professional environment that fosters and values collaboration, respect, and diversity. Join a team of remarkable nurses and have the opportunity to care for general care and select IMC patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical diagnoses. Work in a collaborative environment, surrounded by state of the art technology, evidence-based practice and a strong interdisciplinary team.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice changes. Collaborate in the development, execution and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. “What makes working at East Madison Hospital in the Medical and Surgical unit so great is the staff that surround you.

We support each other. We build each other up so we can be better. The culture of positivity causes a chain reaction that flows to our patients, who so many times have told me they notice our vibe here.

Our ideas are taken seriously, so we are continuously improving our practices. I have never worked somewhere where I felt as valued as I do here.” -Cherie Ebert, RN Hear from one of our nurses about what makes this role so unique and rewarding.

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 - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred Work Experience Inpatient Units: 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 Required Current CPR/BLS Certification 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. East Madison Hospital – 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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What's around it?

In Madison, WI

Madison, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,413/mo
Household income
$78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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