Per Diem Nurse, Acute Care Surgical Specialty

Description:

Work Schedule:

Per Diem Nurse Option 1A. Sunday through Saturday per 6 week scheduling period required to work one shift should be an evening night weekend or holiday shift. 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

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN):

• Elevate your nursing career at Wisconsins #1 hospital on a dynamic unit where youll care for patients across four specialties: Gynecology Urology Plastics and ENT. Every day brings a unique challenge honing your skills and expanding your knowledge base.
• Be a part of an innovative interdisciplinary team that supports and educates patients undergoing specialized procedures like free flap monitoring for breast reconstruction after mastectomy as well as providing patient and family education following urinary diversion surgeries to get patients confident in caring for themselves at home. Witnessing the impact of your care firsthand that plays a vital role in their recovery and well-being.
• This unit provides excellent experience with airway management including new tracheostomies for RNs who may want to work in the critical care setting in the future.

Learn more about this unit

At UW Health you will have:

• 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.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Healths Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit. Required
• Relevant RN Experience Preferred

Licenses and 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 Required
• Current CPR/BLS Certification Required
• Relevant Certification Preferred

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility thats ranked Wisconsins #1 hospital and considered one of the nations leading hospitals teaching institutions and referral centers.