RN Weekender – Inpatient General Internal Medicine

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, Day/Evening shift, with shifts primarily to be 7:00 am - 7:30 pm Friday - Sunday.

Must work holidays that fall on scheduled shift per weekender program guidelines.

This position is eligible to receive a $10/hour weekender differential as applicable for hours worked.

You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Description:

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and be part of a Magnet-designated academic medical center, where staff are on the leading edge of their fields creating new therapies and treatments that set the standard of care!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:


* Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and advanced critical thinking skills to care for adults suffering from complex acute illnesses on this 28-bed unit.

This unit also serves as our Special Pathogens Unit.


* Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those with pneumonia, COPD, CHF, acute and chronic renal failure, cellulitis, gastrointestinal bleeds, liver failure, diseases of addiction, diabetes mellitus, COVID, and altered mental status.


* Be involved in cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.


* Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.


* Work on a unit with a culture of shared governance and empowerment where each member of the team has a voice in their clinical and professional practice.

Here, all will find not just a workplace, but a team dedicated to everyone's success and the highest standards of patient care

Please take a minute to review this video of the General Internal Medicine unit.

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


* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience


* Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: Six (6) months nursing experience or current pa...