Nurse Resident - Inpatient Fall

Work Schedule

90/100% FTE. 8- or 12-hour day/evening or day/night shifts with weekend rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

• Evening & night shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

We are seeking an Inpatient Nurse Resident to join our prestigious 12‑month program designed to help New Graduate Registered Nurses move confidently into practice following graduation from an accredited nursing program.

As a New Graduate RN you will experience an orientation designed specifically for new-to-practice nurses, including mentoring by preceptors and clinical nurse specialists, and participate in monthly nurse resident classes with your cohort. You will meet with clinical experts to problem‑solve challenges and learn more about resources to support your practice.

The Post‑Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program at UW Health is part of a national initiative developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and Vizient, and is one of 40 accredited programs through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in the United States.

Clinical practice areas include inpatient (medical, surgical, critical care, psychiatric), emergency department, and surgical services including the OR, with both adult and pediatric patient populations.

• Join the program and rotate through a wide range of clinical practice areas.
• Participate in a structured orientation, preceptor mentorship, and clinical nurse specialist supervision.
• Attend monthly nurse resident classes and collaborative problem‑solving sessions.
• Apply nursing knowledge and skills in varied patient populations and settings.

The application window remains open through 4/12/26
; encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please submit the following items:

• Online Application
• Resume
• Current Unofficial Academic Transcript
• Supplemental application
• Goal Statement

The goal statement is an essay responding to the following prompts:

• What led you to nursing?
• What have you learned in nursing school that you will bring to your nursing practice?
• Why are you interested in the UW Health Nurse Residency Program?
• How will you contribute to UW Health’s vision of belonging for everyone? (See more about our vision and goals here.)

Minimum:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN or BAN), or Master Degree in Nursing (MSN) completed within the previous 12 months.

Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) completed within the previous 12 months.

Minimum:
Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin. Current CPR/BLS certification upon hire. Additional lifesaving intervention certifications may be required after hire.

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. UW Health provides 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 and Wisconsin’s #1 hospital, a leading teaching institution and referral center.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison is a Magnet‑designated pediatric medical and surgical center with a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU.

UW Health East Madison Hospital is the newest hospital, one of the most advanced health and wellness centers in the country, offering holistic care and partnership in health and wellness.