RN - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic ICU

90% FTE, rotating day/night shift with an every other weekend rotation.

Holiday rotation required.

You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking an experienced critical care Registered Nurse (RN) to:


* Join the Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery team in the CVCT ICU to provide high quality care to critical care and intermediate care patients.


* Ensure care is delivered with a mixture of technological expertise and a positive commitment to meeting patient and family needs.


* Be an integral part of a team that provides care for patients requiring specialized care for cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, medical devices and a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses.

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.


* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.


* 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 as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications



* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience



* 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

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UW 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.

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