Registered Nurse
UW Health University Hospital Vaya
Madison, Wisconsin
$57.05/hr
About $119k/yr
About a minute · no account or résumé needed.
Posted Aug 1, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026
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Certifications
Requirements
- Acute care experience
- RN License (state licensure)
- BLS Certification
- 2 years of experience
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
About the employer
You would be walking into UW Health University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The city sits about 3% below the national cost-of-living level, and the drives people actually make toward the UW-Madison campus area are short: roughly 10–15 minutes from Middleton,…
What reviewers appreciate
- Madison cost of living about 3% below the national level
- Locals note UW Health RN starts near $40/hour
- Short campus-area commutes from Middleton, Waunakee, and Sun Prairie
What reviewers flag
- Wisconsin is not a compact-license state
- No usable published pay ranges or unit-level workload detail yet
- One-bedrooms near $1,000 are becoming unheard of locally
Living in Madison, WI
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.
- Metro price level · Madison area
- 97.3
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,413/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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Travel Nursing is a first-year unit lane. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
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