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RN - Inpatient - Weekender - NEW Hospitalist IMC (C2/6)

Posted Sep 15 · New grads welcomed

Location

Madison, Wisconsin

$40–$60/hr

Schedule and commitments

Term
Permanent
Orientation
Residency program

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Top of Madison staff payMadison staff postings that state pay run $37/hr to $44/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $40/hr, across 29 postings.

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
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.
Also asks
Required
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.

    Find residencies
  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.

    Explore new grad jobs
  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's around it?

UNIVERSITY OF WI HOSPITALS & CLINICS AUTHORITY · 600 HIGHLAND AVENUE, MADISON, WI, 53792· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Address
600 HIGHLAND AVENUE, MADISON, WI, 53792
CMS rating
5 of 5 stars
Beds
671
Median rent
$1,413/mo
Household income
$78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Madison, WI

From Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Work Schedule

60% FTE Day/Night shifts weekender position between the core hours of 7am Friday to 7am Monday. Must work holidays that fall on scheduled weekend shift per weekender guidelines. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. To learn more please apply!

Pay

Additional components of compensation include impressive

  • shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $10/hour weekender differential as applicable for hours worked.

Be part of something remarkable

Work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Join our brand-new intermediate care unit and help us deliver remarkable care through high standards of patient care and exceptional communication.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)

  • This state of the art 16-bed hospitalist intermediate care unit specializes in providing comprehensive, high-acuity nursing care to adults presenting with a wide variety of medical diagnoses, complex comorbidities or hemodynamic instability requiring increased support. This is a unique opportunity for nurses to be part of creating and shaping a new space.
  • This care area bridges the gap between intensive and general care, serving patients that may step down from ICUs or need higher levels of care during their hospital stay. Patient populations include those with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, or severe multi-organ dysfunction. This brand new unit will offer nurses a plethora of learning opportunities and is committed to providing patients and families the highest level of evidence-based care.
  • Nurses on on this unit excel in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, ensuring smooth, safe transitions between levels of care; particularly for patients stepping down from critical care units to our intermediate care environment

We foster a supportive learning environment rooted in critical thinking and evidence-based problem-solving. Nurses have year-round opportunities to acquire new knowledge, advance their skills, and elevate their clinical practice.

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
  • 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 - 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

  • 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 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 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.

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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…

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