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Madison, Wisconsin

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED/ER) to: UW Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Aug 28

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Shift and hours
8/12-⁠hour shifts · evening/night shifts 60% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, 3:00pm - 3:30am, including a weekend and holiday rotation.
Unit and setting
Emergency Department · Hospital Fully equipped with three Major Trauma rooms and a Pediatric Resuscitation room to facilitate the care of the critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patient.critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patients
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 Upon Hire RequiredRN license in WI or nurse licensure compact state
Term
Permanent 60% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, 3:00pm - 3:30am, including a weekend and holiday rotation.60% FTE

Do you qualify?

License
RN license in WI or nurse licensure compact state 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 Check your license
Certification
CPR certification CPR certification Upon Hire Required
Experience
6 months of RN experience 6 months of RN experience Required

Preferred

Certification
TNCC TNCC Preferred
Certification
ENPC ENPC Preferred
Education
BSN Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Experience
1 year of ICU, critical care or ED experience 1 year of ICU, Critical Care, or Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations Preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Madison staff RN payMadison staff RN postings that state pay run $38/hr to $44/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $40/hr, across 251 postings.
Pay differential
Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked. Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked.
Extra pay
$4/hour evening and $5/hour nightas applicable for hours worked

Benefits

  • BenefitsHealth insuranceAn excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
  • BenefitsDental insurance
  • BenefitsPaid time off
  • BenefitsRetirement plans
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
  • BenefitsWellness Options at WorkAccess to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that to support employee/family well-being.
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment

The role and schedule

Unit
CareSTART area New CareSTART area which is open during peak times to expedite the intake process and allow for patient care to begin sooner.
Unit size
40 acute care adult rooms Join a department that consists of 40 acute care adult rooms, 11 Pediatric rooms, three multi-purpose procedure rooms, and three Behavioral Health “Safe” rooms.
Unit size
11 Pediatric rooms
Hours stated
60% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, 3:00pm - 3:30am, including a weekend and holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Weekends
weekend rotation 60% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, 3:00pm - 3:30am, including a weekend and holiday rotation.
Holidays
holiday rotation
Details
three multi-purpose procedure rooms
Details
three Behavioral Health “Safe” rooms
Details
three Major Trauma rooms and a Pediatric Resuscitation room Fully equipped with three Major Trauma rooms and a Pediatric Resuscitation room to facilitate the care of the critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patient.
Details
Level I Trauma Care and Burn and Wound Center
Details
acuity-based staffing ratios Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
Details
strong shared governance structure A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Details
Magnet-designated, ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital
Details
CareSTART area open during peak times

The workplace

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Academic Medical Center
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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

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Original listing

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60% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, 3:00pm - 3:30am, including a weekend and holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

Additional components of compensation may include

  • Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked.

Overtime Be part of something remarkable! Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED/ER) to: Be part of the only healthcare system in Wisconsin that offers Level I Trauma Care for adults and children and a Burn and Wound Center, as verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

Join a department that consists of 40 acute care adult rooms, 11 Pediatric rooms, three multi-purpose procedure rooms, and three Behavioral Health “Safe” rooms. Fully equipped with three Major Trauma rooms and a Pediatric Resuscitation room to facilitate the care of the critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patient. New CareSTART area which is open during peak times to expedite the intake process and allow for patient care to begin sooner.

An RN and physician see the patient on arrival and care can begin immediately. Hear what makes working in our Emergency Department rewarding

At UW Health, you will have

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that to support employee/family well-being. A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.

Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment- 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 6 months of RN experience Required 1 year of ICU, Critical Care, or Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations 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 CPR certification Upon Hire Required ACLS within 6 months Required PALS within 6 months Required TNCC Preferred ENPC 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. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics Benefits

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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