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RN - Emergency Department

Apply your clinical knowledge and expertise in a fast-paced environment where patients require complex assessments and interventions. UW Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Oct 2

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Shift and hours
8- or 12-⁠hour shifts · day and evening shifts 60% FTE, 8/12 hour day/evening shifts between the hours of 7:00am - 11:30pm
Unit and setting
Trauma Level IV Emergency Department · Hospital Broaden the scope of your skills while working with patients and families of all ages and acuities.patients and families of all ages and acuities
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 RequiredWI RN license or RN license from a compact-adopting jurisdiction
Term
Permanent 60% FTE, 8/12 hour day/evening shifts60% FTE

Do you qualify?

License
WI RN license or RN license from a compact-adopting jurisdiction 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 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
BSN Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Experience
1 year of ICU, Critical Care, or Emergency Department experience 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
$4/hour evening $4/hour evening
Night differential
$5/hour night $5/hour night
Weekend differential
$4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked
Extra pay
$4/hour evening differential Shift differentials: $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours workedas applicable for hours worked
Extra pay
$5/hour night differentialas applicable for hours worked
Extra pay
$4.25/hour weekend differentialas applicable for hours worked
Eligibility
full-time benefits Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).60% FTE and higher

Benefits

  • Benefitshealth insurancehealth and dental insurance
  • Benefitsdental insurance
  • Benefitspaid time offpaid time off
  • Benefitsretirement plansretirement plans
  • Benefitstwo-week paid parental leavetwo-week paid parental leave
  • Benefitsadoption assistanceadoption assistance
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsEmployee Wellbeing Department resourcesAccess to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
  • Benefitstuition benefits eligibilityTuition benefits eligibility
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher)
  • UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department resources

The role and schedule

Unit
East Madison Hospital, Madison WI You will be working at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.
Day to day
complex assessments and interventions in a fast-paced environment Apply your clinical knowledge and expertise in a fast-paced environment where patients require complex assessments and interventions.
Hours stated
60% FTE, 8/12 hour day/evening shifts between the hours of 7:00am - 11:30pm including every third weekend and a holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Weekends
every third weekend including every third weekend and a holiday rotation.
Holidays
holiday rotation
Details
strong shared governance structure A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Details
variety of schedules and shifts offering flexibility Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Details
hours set by department operational needs Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Support on this unit

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

The workplace

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Academic Medical Center
4.7 Google rating

Your fit

Questions to ask

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  • What should I expect for weekly hours and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
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On your path

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Original listing

Posted on UW Health’s careers page.

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60% FTE, 8/12 hour day/evening shifts between the hours of 7:00am - 11:30pm including every third weekend and a holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

Additional components of compensation may include

  • Shift differentials: $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked

Overtime Be part of something remarkable! If you have the desire to make a difference in the lives of patients at their time of greatest need, consider joining our state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED / ER).

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to

Work at a Trauma Level IV Emergency Department. Apply your clinical knowledge and expertise in a fast-paced environment where patients require complex assessments and interventions. Broaden the scope of your skills while working with patients and families of all ages and acuities. Be part of a remarkable team of nurses, providers, and support staff, and have the opportunity to provide exceptional emergency care. Learn more about the East Madison Hospital Emergency Department

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. 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 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. 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 UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

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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