RN – Thoracic Surgery Unit – IMC and General Care Unit

90% FTE evening/night shift 7:00pm - 7:30am including a weekend and holiday rotation. You will work at University Hospital in Madison WI.

Be part of something remarkable!

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Join our incredible Thoracic Surgery team caring for a variety of patients that may include: lung and esophageal diseases lobectomies decortications esophagectomies and other thoracic procedures.
• Assist with procedures such as chest tube insertionin the procedure room located within the unit.
• Be part of developing a dynamic general care/IMC unit utilizing strong teamwork providing compassionate care and employing critical thinking.
• Bring innovation to the unit and engage in acquiring new skills as well as integrating evidence-based nursing practices into the unit culture.

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 time benefits for part time work.
• 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.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth 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

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• Inpatient Units: 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 & 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 Hospitalin Madison is a Magnet-designated facility thatsranked Wisconsins #1 hospitaland considered one of the nations leading hospitals teaching institutions and referral centers.

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