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RN - Inpatient, Med & Surg 4th Floor

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Madison, Wisconsin

Posted Aug 23 · New grads welcomed

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Shift
Rotating
Hours a week
30
Unit
Med-Surg

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating · 30 hours
Weekends
Every other weekend
Orientation
Residency program
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
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Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$40/hr
nursing in Wisconsin$38/hr

The median for nursing in Wisconsin is $38/hr, across 352 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Shift differential
+$4/hr

About this role

Work

Schedule

75% FTE, evening/night shift rotation. Every other weekend rotation. 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.

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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 4 th floor Inpatient unit is a fast-paced, 28-bed medical surgical unit that offers rewarding nursing opportunities at a Magnet designated hospital.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse 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 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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans..

UW Health 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.

Job Description

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Requirements

  • 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
  • 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

Place

City
Madison, Wisconsin
Rent against this pay
27% of monthly gross
This role$1,413/mo rent
Monthly gross$5,200/mo

$1,413 median rent against $5,200 a month at $40/hr for 30 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$78,050/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
3% below the national average

Madison area index 97.3, where 100 is the national average.

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.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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

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