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RN - Emergency Department

You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Posted Oct 1

Shift and hours
8/12 hour shifts · evening/night shifts, 7:00PM - 7:30AM 90% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, 7:00PM - 7:30AM, including every third weekend and a holiday rotation.36 hours a week
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 State of WI or compact state Upon Hire
Term
Permanent 90% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, 7:00PM - 7:30AM, including every third weekend and a holiday rotation.90% FTE

Do you qualify?

License
RN license in State of WI or compact state Upon Hire 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 Upon Hire 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
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Experience
1 year of ICU, Critical Care, or Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations 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.
Tuition assistance
Offered
Extra pay
$4/hour evening and $5/hour nightas applicable for hours worked

Benefits

  • Benefitshealth and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plansAn excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
  • BenefitsWellness Options at Work employee/family well-being supportAccess to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that to support employee/family well-being.
  • Benefitstuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment
  • health and dental insurance
  • paid time off
  • retirement plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness Options at Work

The role and schedule

Care model
care begins immediately with an RN and physician seeing the patient on arrival in CareSTART
Unit size
40 acute care adult rooms, 11 Pediatric rooms, three multi-purpose procedure rooms, and three Behavioral Health “Safe” 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
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.
Hours stated
7:00PM - 7:30AM, including every third weekend and a holiday rotation
Weekends
every third weekend 90% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, 7:00PM - 7:30AM, including every third weekend and a holiday rotation.
Holidays
holiday rotation
Details
Magnet-designated facility
Details
shared governance structure A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient
Acuity based staffing ratios Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.

The workplace

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Hospital
University Hospital
Address
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53792

About University Hospital

Your fit

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  • What are the call requirements?
  • 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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90% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, 7:00PM - 7:30AM, including every third weekend and a 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.

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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

See Madison, WI

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