Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care - $40-60 per hour

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Intermediate Care
Discipline:
RN
Duration:
Ongoing
Employment Type:
Staff
90% FTE, day/evening shift, 7:00am - 7:30pm. Every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable!
Come work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and join the UW Health Inpatient Pulmonary and Medical Intermediate Care (IMC) Unit! UW Health is a Magnet-designated organization, which is the most prestigious title a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care.
Please take a minute to review this video of the Pulmonary and Medical IMC unit.
We are seeking a
Registered Nurse (RN)
to:
Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for complex general care and intermediate care level patients on the Pulmonary and Medical IMC unit.
Work on a 29-bed unit that incorporates safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios to accommodate the high patient acuities and specialty patient populations cared for here. Intermediate level patients on this unit follow a 1:2 RN-to-patient ratio.
Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those with a diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, as well as patients post lung transplant. UW Health is the #1 ranked lung transplant program in the nation and is one of only four Pulmonary Hypertension Association-accredited centers in Wisconsin.
Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
Use critical thinking skills and become an expert pulmonary medicine RN. As a nurse on this unit, you will go through certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), IMC training, and are supported to pursue specialty certification in Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Nursing.
"My coworkers are always there for me and willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. The nurses are knowledgeable, fun, and care about the community inside and outside of the hospital. This is a great unit to be a part of and grow as an individual and professional!" -Christy Nguyen, BSN, RN
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).
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience
Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric): 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
UW Health Job ID #46868. Posted job title: RN - , Pulmonary and Medical Intermediate Care
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. xxoysbn 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