RN - Access Center
UW Health
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
$40.3–$60.45/hr
About $84k–$126k/yr a year
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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 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. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.
About this role
Skills for this role
Requirements
- Registration as a professional nurse in the state of Wisconsin (Required)
- 1 year of relevant clinical RN experience in acute care medical/surgical nursing (Required)
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (Preferred)
- Recent experience in phone triage, phone processing, discharge planning, or case management (Preferred)
- Previous experience within the UW Health System (Preferred)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition benefits/reimbursement
- Referral bonus
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
Benefits: However, compensation includes shift differentials of $4/hour for evening shifts, $5/hour for night shifts, and $10/hour for weekender program hours worked.
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
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