RN - Inpatient, Med & Surg 5th Floor
UW Health
Madison, Wisconsin
$40.3–$60.45/hr
About $84k–$126k/yr
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Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026
What this might mean for you
UW Health is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $84k–$126k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.
What the posting states
- Differentials
- We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential.
- Weekends, holidays, call
- We have a variety of FTE available, .6 FTE - .9 FTE day/evening and evening/night shift, weekend and holiday rotation. · Weekends required
- Orientation & support
- Residency program
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- RN License (WI or compact)
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals
- Direct patient care
- CPR Certification
- Care plan evaluation
- Nursing
- Paid parental leave
- Magnet hospital
- Weekends as needed
About the employer
UW Health is the integrated health system affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, serving more than 867,000 patients each year across the Upper Midwest and beyond. With more than 2,000 physicians and 26,500 dedicated staff, the system provides care through…
What reviewers appreciate
- Academic medical center affiliation with University of Wisconsin–Madison offering access to cutting-edge research and complex case experience
- Specialized critical care nursing opportunities such as the 12-bed Neurosciences ICU with ICU and IMC level care
- Strong shift differentials: $4/hour evening, $5/hour night, and $10/hour weekender differential
What reviewers flag
- Weekender program requires working all holidays that fall on scheduled shifts
- Large academic medical center may involve bureaucratic processes and complex organizational structure
- High-acuity patient populations in specialty ICUs may present significant physical and emotional demands
Living in Madison, WI
Madison blends college-town energy with Midwestern warmth, offering a laid-back yet vibrant lifestyle. Wisconsin's capital sits between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is home to the University of Wisconsin. Outdoor recreation, farmers' markets, and a friendly, health-conscious community make it an appealing destination for an RN seeking a welcoming relocation spot.
- Metro price level · Madison area
- 97.3
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,413/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, and call?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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