RN - General - Abdominal Surgery and Surgical Oncology Unit

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, Evening/Night shift with one in three weekend and holiday rotation. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something REMARKABLE at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Hear from a nurse in General Surgery about what makes her role rewarding.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the team on the General Surgery Unit:

• Provide high-acuity, post-operative care in our 28-bed abdominal surgery specialty unit where patients have had complex surgery involving esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas (Whipple procedure), gallbladder, and bile ducts.
• This unit is also home to several other surgical services including minimally invasive and emergency surgery and surgical oncology.
• Nurses on this unit are highly skilled in complex post-operative patient care and frequently place IVs, NG tubes, catheters, administer enteral nutrition, manage surgical drains and wound vacs, care for new stomas, utilize epidural and PCA pain pumps, perform complex wound care, monitor telemetry and more!
• Teamwork between RNs, nursing assistants, providers, and nursing leadership is supportive and nurturing here.
• Nurses work with an interdisciplinary team committed to maintaining high standards of patient care, excellent communication, while adhering to the principles of Primary Nursing and the Interdisciplinary Model of Care.
• Emphasis is placed on professional development through continuing education for nursing staff, support for professional certifications, development of unit resource nurses, and mentorship of staff and students.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including competitive pay and shift differentials, health and dental insurance, paid time off and the Wisconsin Retirement System retirement plan. Earn $4/hour more for PM shift, $5/hour more on Night shift plus $4.25 for all weekend hours.
• 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.
• Schedules that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance and safety.
• Tuition reimbursement programs that support your professional growth as a nurse by paying for coursework associated with career advancement and professional certifications - no waiting period for eligibility!
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated through several award programs.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.

Education:

Preferred - Baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Work Experience:

Minimum - 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.

Preferred - Relevant RN experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - 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. Current CPR/BLS Certification

Preferred - Relevant Certification

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans 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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