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Care Team Leader- Inpatient Pediatric General Medical/Surgical (NEW unit)

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Madison, Wisconsin

RN

Posted Sep 3 · Not open to new grads

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Shift
Nights
Unit
Med-Surg

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$54/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.

Shift differential
+$4/hr

About this role

90% FTE, 8/12 Evening/Night Shifts with a weekend and holiday rotation per unit. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department. You will be working at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. This position is eligible for shift and weekend differentials depending on hours worked.

Pay

Additional components of compensation may include

  • Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked.
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Weekend Differential: $4.25/hour as applicable for hours worked.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Care Team Leader-Pediatric General Medical/Surgical to

  • Join our NEWEST unit at the American Family Children’s Hospital
  • This 9 bed unit will care for children from infancy through adolescence.
  • Care for patients who have a wide variety of complex medical and surgical problems, including: General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Orthopedics, other surgical specialties and medical observation (OBS)
  • Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
  • Analyze and resolve problems that fall outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers.

Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills.

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

  • 2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
  • 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient unit Required
  • 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred

Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population 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

National certification in relevant specialty 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.

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Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred Work Experience 2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
  • Work Experience
  • 2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
  • 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient unit Required
  • 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred

Place

City
Madison, Wisconsin
Median rent
$1,413/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

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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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.

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