RN Care Team Leader - Neurosciences ICU

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Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 8/12‑hour evening/night shift between the hours of 3:00 pm – 7:30 am with a two‑in‑six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation is required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay:

Shift differentials: $4 / hour evening, $5 / hour night, and $4.25 / hour weekend differential applicable to hours worked.

About the position:

• Lead on a fast‑paced unit that specializes in the care of critically ill adult patients with neuro diagnoses, including stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, surgical resections, and trauma.
• Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills.
• Provide resources and motivation for a team of nurses, promoting nurse‑driven collaboration with nationally certified physicians and interdisciplinary team members.

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 (60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting your emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Acuity‑based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure ensuring every nurse has a voice.
• 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 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 posted positions.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing (preferred).

Work Experience:

• 2 years experience in an inpatient unit (required).
• 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two years’ experience in an inpatient unit (required).
• 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit (preferred).
• Relevant RN experience with department‑specific patient population (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).
• Neurosurgery ICU‑ACLS within 180 days (required).
• National certification in a relevant specialty (preferred).

UW Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our commitment to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone is reinforced through patient care interactions and daily work practices. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of 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 is ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and is considered one of the nation’s leading hospitals, teaching institutions, and referral centers.

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