RN - Inpatient, Pediatric General Medical/Surgical Unit
Madison, Wisconsin
Posted Oct 29 · New grads welcomed
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg
- 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 Required
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
- 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 Required Check your license
- Certification
- Current CPR/BLS Certification Required
- Experience
- 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.
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- Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
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- Job Description
- Also asks
- UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Preferred
- Certification
- Relevant Certification Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- 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.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →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.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- What should I expect for shifts, 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?
On your path
Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
Original listing
Posted on UW Health’s careers page.
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90% FTE, 8/12 hour Evening/Night shifts (1900-0730 or 2300-0730) with an every other weekend and holiday rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at the American Family Children's 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.
Weekend Differential: $4.25/hour as applicable for hours worked. Be part of something remarkable Join the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)
Nurses on this 24-bed high acuity unit care for children from infancy through adolescence. Nurses care for patients who have a wide variety of complex medical and surgical problems. You will get experience with organ transplantation, congenital anomalies, cardiovascular defects, trauma, urology surgical repairs, orthopedic traumas/surgeries, and general medical patients.
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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred Work Experience 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. American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families.
American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
What's around it?
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