RN - Pre/Post Surgery

60% FTE, 8 hour day/evening shift with hours between 5:15am-8:30pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at University Hospital. 

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! 

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: 

• Provide care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric perioperative patients and their families.

• Evaluate patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. 

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. 

• 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

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 6 months of RN experience Required

• Experience working pre/post operatively with varied surgical patient populations Preferred

• Emergency nursing, critical care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory surgery center experience Preferred

• Moderate sedation and cardiac monitoring experience Preferred

• 1 year or more of RN experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required

• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

 

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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