RN - Emergency Department

75% FTE, 8/12 hour evening shifts between 11:00am - 3:30am, every other weekend. Hours may vary based on 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) - Emergency Department (ED/ER) to:

• Be part of the only healthcare system in Wisconsin that offers Level I Trauma Care for adults and children and a Burn and Wound Center, as verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
• Join a department that consists of 30 acute care adult rooms, 11 Pediatric rooms, three multi-purpose procedure rooms, a 10 bed Clinical Decision Unit, and three Behavioral Health "Safe" rooms.
• Fully equipped with three Major Trauma rooms and a Pediatric Resuscitation room to facilitate the care of the critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patient.
• New CareSTART area which is open during peak times to expedite the intake process and allow for patient care to begin sooner. An RN and Emergency Physician see the patient on arrival and care can begin immediately.
• 10 bed Clinical Decision Unit provides the patient with the comforts of a hospital room for patients who require a longer stay and more extensive evaluation and testing but are unlikely to need admission.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• 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.
• 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 after one year of employment - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Preferred - Baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Work Experience:

Minimum - Six (6) months of RN experience.

Preferred - One (1) year of ICU, Critical Care, or Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - Registration as a professional nurse in the state of Wisconsin. CPR certification. ACLS and PALS certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred - TNCC, ENPC, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, 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, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities 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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