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RN - Inpatient - Family Practice and Forensics

Work on an 18-bed Family Practice and 10-bed Forensic unit that provides care to patients suffering from complex acute illnesses and patients with chronic conditions UW Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Sep 16 · New grads welcomed

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Shift and hours
8/12-⁠hour shifts · day/evening shifts between 7:00 am and 11:30 pm 90% FTE, 8/12-hour day/evening shift between the hours of 7:00 am - 11:30 pm with an every other weekend rotation.
Unit and setting
Family Practice and Forensic unit · Hospital Work on an 18-bed Family Practice and 10-bed Forensic unit that provides care to patients suffering from complex acute illnesses and patients with chronic conditionscomplex acute illnesses and chronic conditions
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 state
Term
Permanent 90% FTE, 8/12-hour day/evening shift between the hours of 7:00 am - 11:30 pm with an every other weekend rotation.90% FTE

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program
License
RN license in WI or a nurse licensure compact state 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 Nurse Residency Program participant 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.

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.
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
Eligibility
tuition benefits from day oneemployment at UW Health

Benefits

  • Benefitshealth and dental insuranceincluding health and dental insurance
  • Benefitspaid time offpaid time off
  • Benefitsretirement plansretirement plans
  • Benefitstwo-week paid parental leavetwo-week paid parental leave
  • Benefitsadoption assistanceadoption assistance
  • BenefitsUW Health Employee Wellbeing Department resourcesAccess to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
More benefits (5)
  • Benefitsschedule options and flexibilityOptions for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Benefitstuition benefits from day oneTuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment
  • Employee Wellbeing Department resources
  • Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment
  • Referral bonus for referring candidates to open positions

The role and schedule

Patients
incarcerated patients from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections caring for incarcerated patients who are inmates from the Department of Corrections for the State of Wisconsin
Day to day
collaborate with correctional officers Have the unique opportunity to collaborate with correctional officers while caring for incarcerated patients
Unit size
18-bed Family Practice unit Work on an 18-bed Family Practice and 10-bed Forensic unit
Unit size
10-bed Forensic unit
Weekends
every other weekend rotation 90% FTE, 8/12-hour day/evening shift between the hours of 7:00 am - 11:30 pm with an every other weekend rotation.
Holidays
holiday rotation required Holiday rotation required.
Details
strong shared governance structure A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Details
Magnet-designated academic medical center Be part of a Magnet-designated academic medical center
Details
works at University Hospital in Madison, WI You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Details
hours based on department operational needs Hours are based off the operational needs of the department.
Details
specific forensic training for the unit Nurses on this unit go through specific training to care for the forensic patient population.

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 and differentials?
  • 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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Original listing

Posted on UW Health’s careers page.

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Work Schedule

90% FTE, 8/12-hour day/evening shift between the hours of 7:00 am - 11:30 pm with an every other weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable! Become part of a dedicated group of professionals who excel in the care of highly diverse medical and surgical patients.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN ) to

Be part of a team that offers the opportunity to develop advanced critical thinking skills in a dynamic and supportive setting Work on an 18-bed Family Practice and 10-bed Forensic unit that provides care to patients suffering from complex acute illnesses and patients with chronic conditions Have the unique opportunity to collaborate with correctional officers while caring for incarcerated patients who are inmates from the Department of Corrections for the State of Wisconsin. Nurses on this unit go through specific training to care for the forensic patient population. Be part of a Magnet-designated academic medical center, where staff are on the leading edge of their fields creating new therapies and treatments that set the standard of care.

Magnet is the most prestigious title a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care. Please take a minute to watch this video about our Family Practice and Forensics unit.

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. 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. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. 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 on day one of employment - 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 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. 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. 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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