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RN - Heart / Vascular IMC

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Madison, Wisconsin

Posted Sep 9 · New grads welcomed

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Role

Orientation
Residency program
Term
Full Time
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

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Pay

Against the board
This role$50/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.

About this role

Work

Schedule

90% FTE, 8/12-hour day/night shifts with a two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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Pay

Additional components of compensation include impressive

  • shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekender differential as applicable for hours worked.

Be part of something remarkable and join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to

  • Practice on a 15-bed step down unit that services vascular, cardiac surgery, and cardiology adult patient populations with both intermediate and general levels of care with common interventions including chest tubes, feeding tubes, PCAs, insulin drips, vasoactive drips, heparin drips, and multiple drains.
  • Advance your nursing skills at a level 1 trauma center by caring for patients having abdominal and thoracic aneurysm repairs (both open and endovascular), carotid endarterectomies, limb saving lytic therapies, lower extremity bypasses and amputations.
  • Participate in shared governance, with a unit-based council to help support and drive quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
  • Work in a supportive environment that is patient-and-family focused including daily care team visits with the entire team.
  • Utilize evidence-based practice and become part of a team who encourages and helps one another succeed in the progressive care setting .

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. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
  • 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.

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 Upon Hire Required
  • Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
  • ACLS within 6 months Required
  • Relevant certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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.

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Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Place

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

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$78,050/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
3% below the national average

Madison area index 97.3, where 100 is the national average.

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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Approximate location in Madison, WI. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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