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RN - Inpatient, Med & Surg 1st Floor

Come work on our BRAND NEW Medical and Surgical unit which, is a fast-paced, 14-bed unit that offers rewarding nursing opportunities at a Magnet designated hospital. UW Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Jun 18 · New grads welcomed

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Shift and hours
Evening/night shift 75% FTE, evening/night shift, two in six weekend rotation.
Unit and setting
Medical/Surgical 1st and 3rd floors · Hospital Join a team of remarkable nurses caring for general care, select IMC, and Med/Surg Short Stay patients across a wide variety of medical and surgical diagnoses.general care, select IMC, and Med/Surg Short Stay 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 RequiredRN license in WI or a nurse licensure compact jurisdiction
Term
Permanent 75% FTE, evening/night shift, two in six weekend rotation.75% FTE

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program
License
RN license in WI or a nurse licensure compact 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 Required Check your license
Certification
current CPR/BLS Current CPR/BLS Certification Required
Experience
six months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program

Preferred

Certification
relevant certification Relevant Certification Preferred
Education
BSN Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Experience
relevant RN experience Relevant RN Experience Preferred
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

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.
Weekend differential
this position also includes a shift/weekend differential this position also includes a shift/weekend differential
Tuition assistance
Offered
Extra pay
shift/weekend differential this position also includes a shift/weekend differential.
Bonus
referral bonus The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Benefits

  • Benefitshealth and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, adoption assistanceAn excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Benefitsoptions for varied schedules and shiftsOptions for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • BenefitsEmployee Wellbeing Department resourcesAccess to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Benefitsshared governance structureA strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
  • Benefitsrecognition through several award programsA place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
  • Benefitstuition benefits eligibilityTuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
More benefits (7)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plans
  • Two-week paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Referral bonus eligibility

The role and schedule

Day to day
help provide high-quality, patient-centered care Help provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a professional environment that fosters and values collaboration, respect, and diversity.
Day to day
participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice changes Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice changes.
Day to day
collaborate on the multidisciplinary plan of care Collaborate in the development, execution and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care.
Day to day
manage post-operative patients and provide discharge planning in a high-volume, fast-moving setting Manage patients post operatively and provide expert discharge planning in a high-volume, fast-moving setting.
Unit size
14-bed unit Come work on our BRAND NEW Medical and Surgical unit which, is a fast-paced, 14-bed unit that offers rewarding nursing opportunities at a Magnet designated hospital.
Hours stated
75% FTE, evening/night shift, two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation.
Weekends
two in six weekends 75% FTE, evening/night shift, two in six weekend rotation.
Holidays
holiday rotation Holiday rotation.
Details
Magnet designated hospital

Support on this unit

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

The workplace

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Academic Medical Center
4.7 Google rating

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours and call?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

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

Original listing

Posted on UW Health’s careers page.

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75% FTE, evening/night shift, two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation. We offer 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. Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Advance your nursing career at East Madison Hospital, which is UW Health’s 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. Come work on our BRAND NEW Medical and Surgical unit which, is a fast-paced, 14-bed unit that offers rewarding nursing opportunities at a Magnet designated hospital. This position will cover both Medical/Surgical 1st and 3rd floors providing a unique opportunity to care for Med/Surg, IMC and Short Stay patients!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) 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 caring for general care, select IMC, and Med/Surg Short Stay patients across 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. Manage patients post operatively and provide expert discharge planning in a high-volume, fast-moving setting.

“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. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. 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. 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. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. 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 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.

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

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