RN - Neurosciences ICU D4/4
Madison, Wisconsin
Posted Oct 16 · New grads welcomed
- 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 Upon Hire Required
- Term
- Permanent
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 Upon Hire Required Check your license
- Certification
- Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
- Certification
- ACLS within 6 months 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.
- Also asks
- Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
- Also asks
- 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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- 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.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
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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 →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Madison staff RN payMadison staff RN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $44/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $40/hr, across 49 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
Worth asking
- What should I expect for weekly hours and call?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
More questions to askFewer questions
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on UW Health’s careers page.
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Work Schedule
90% FTE, 8/12-hour rotating day/night shift primarily to be 7:00 am - 7:30 pm and 7:00 pm - 7:30 am with an every other weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
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.
Are you ready to elevate your critical care nursing career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Our 12-bed Neuro ICU on D4/4 offers an exciting opportunity to care for some of the most complex and critically ill adult patients within the neuro specialty. We are seeking an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to join our remarkable team at Wisconsin's #1 hospital!
About the unit
Care for the adult patient population in a critical care setting with ICU as well as IMC level of care. Gain experience with a variety of neurology, neurosurgical and stroke conditions that can include ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, hydrocephalus, cerebral aneurysm, and other neurovascular diseases. Utilize strong critical thinking skills and provide interventions that may include vasoactive drips, hemodynamic monitoring, feeding tubes, drains, frequent neuro assessments, and more. Work with a dynamic and supportive team of nurses and providers that are an integral part of our nationally recognized neuroscience programs committed to providing expert care.
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 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?
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