RN - NICU Level IV
UW Health
Madison, Wisconsin
$40.30–$60.45/hr
Posted pay
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Posted Aug 31, 2026 · Last seen active Sep 1, 2026
What the listing says
- Base pay
- $40.30–$60.45/hr
- Differentials
- This position is eligible for shift and weekend differentials depending on hours worked. · Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked.
- Weekends, holidays, call
- 90% FTE Evening/Night with a weekend rotation and holiday rotation required.
- Orientation & support
- Residency program
About this role
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Requirements
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Inpatient experience
- Paid parental leave
- Infants
- Magnet hospital
- RN License
- Hourly pay
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
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 97.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,413/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $78,050/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
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On your path
NICU / Neonatal is open from year one. Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- 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?