RN - Cardiovascular​/Cardiothoracic ICU

Work Schedule

90% FTE, evening/night shift between the hours of 3:00 pm - 7:30 am with a two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Shift differentials: $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked

We are seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Join the Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery team on a 27‑bed CVCT ICU to provide high quality care to both critical care and intermediate care adult patients.
• Ensure care is delivered with a mixture of technological expertise and a positive commitment to meeting patient and family needs.
• Be an integral part of a team that provides care for patients requiring specialized care for cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, medical devices such as ECMO and a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses.

• 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

• 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

• 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

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.

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