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RN - Inpatient OR, Neurosurgery

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Madison, Wisconsin

Posted Aug 28 · Not open to new grads

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Shift
Rotating
Hours a week
36
Unit
OR

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating · 36 hours
Weekends
Every weekend
Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
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Experience
0.5+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$50/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.

About this role

90% FTE, 8/12 hour day/evening shifts, Monday – Friday, weekday and weekend call responsibilities. Holiday triage and call responsibilities. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.

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We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to

Work with a multidisciplinary team to plan for patient care in the operating room in a timely manner.

Communicate and coordinate operating room activities to facilitate efficiency in the surgical case progression and turnover between cases.

Implement safe, competent, and efficient patient and family care within policies, procedures, and standards of care plan to the perioperative patient’s level of complexity.

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.

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.

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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

6 months of relevant clinical experience Required

Clinical operating room experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Registration as a professional nurse in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required

CPR certification Upon Hire Required

ACLS certification Preferred

PALS certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity 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.

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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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred Work Experience 6 months of relevant clinical experience Required Clinical operating room experience Preferred Licenses & Certifications· from this posting

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
  • Work Experience
  • 6 months of relevant clinical experience Required
  • Clinical operating room experience Preferred
  • Registration as a professional nurse in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
  • CPR certification Upon Hire Required
  • ACLS certification Preferred
  • PALS certification Preferred
  • Our Commitment to Diversity 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.
  • 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.

Place

City
Madison, Wisconsin
Rent against this pay
18% of monthly gross
This role$1,413/mo rent
Monthly gross$7,800/mo

$1,413 median rent against $7,800 a month at $50/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax.

Local household income
$78,050/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
3% below the national average

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

Address
500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI 53706, USA

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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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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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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  • 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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