Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator - $91K-147K per year

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Educator for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Educator Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: This is a 100% FTE salaried position scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours, however some off hours or weekends may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will primarily work at University Hospital with occasional travel required. Description: Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Nursing Education Specialist or a RN-Nursing Educator to join our Level 1 Trauma Emergency Medicine and Transport Teams to: Lead onboarding and continued professional development for experienced nursing staff supporting UW Health’s Level I Adult Trauma Emergency Department and Med Flight air and ground critical care transport teams. Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive education programs supporting high-acuity emergency and transport care, including extended orientations (up to 20 weeks) and specialty competency development. Partner closely with Emergency Department and Transport CNSs, nurse leaders, and interprofessional teams to advance evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and patient safety. Support nursing practice in a fast-paced academic environment delivering advanced emergency, trauma, stroke, STEMI, ECPR, and critical care transport services across the region. Serve as a clinical education resource and mentor, collaborating with Nurse Residency educators when applicable and promoting professional growth across emergency and transport nursing teams. Participate in organization-wide initiatives, shared governance, and system education efforts while completing assigned Nursing Education Specialist responsibilities aligned with UW Health priorities. Provide expertise and resources in the area of support; for this position, three years of emergency medicine nursing experience (emergency room, critical care transport, and/or med flight) is highly preferred as well as experience in nursing education. Pay: Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position. Salary is prorated based on FTE. Pay range on posting is based on both job title pay ranges combined, see specific ranges for each position title below : RN-Nursing Educator Pay Range: $90,552-$135,784 Nursing Education Specialist Pay Range: $97,764-$146,646 Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants. 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. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. 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. A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse 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 open, posted positions. Qualifications: Please note there are two job titles with different qualifications listed below. RN-Nursing Educator: Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree (BSN) Required Must obtain Master’s degree in Nursing in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start date in this position Required Nursing Education Specialist: Master's Degree in Nursing Required Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Work Experience: RN-Nursing Educator: Three (3) years of relevant nursing experience Required Previous experience as a nursing educator Preferred Five (5) years of relevant nursing experience Preferred Experience in an academic medical center Preferred Nursing Education Specialist: 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position specific patient population Preferred 3 years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in clinical setting 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 Basic Life Support BLS/CPR certification Upon Hire RequiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months Required National certification in relevant specialty 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 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. About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits Holiday Pay Vision benefits Continuing Education Sick pay Dental benefits Life insurance Discount program Pet insurance Wellness and fitness programs Medical benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr