UW Health
Per Diem Nurse - Inpatient – Medical Surgical and Short Stay
UW Health, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Per Diem Nurse - Inpatient – Medical Surgical and Short Stay (Finance)
Description Work Schedule:
Per Diem Registered Nurses (Option 2) must commit to work a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours per six (6) week scheduling period as follows:
At least twenty-four (24) hours of the seventy-two (72) hours must be weekend shift hours and at least twenty-four (24) hours of the seventy-two (72) hours must be scheduled for the evening or night shift. These hours can be combined to meet the requirements.
A minimum of one (1) summer and one (1) winter holiday may be required.
Work will be performed at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable Come work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and join the Inpatient Medical Surgical and Short Stay Unit! UW Health is a Magnet-designated organization, the most prestigious title a health‑care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care.
Please take a minute to review this video of the Inpatient Medical Surgical and Short Stay unit.
Responsibilities
Join a team of remarkable nurses that use advanced critical thinking skills, compassion, and teamwork to care for medical and surgical patients. Be involved in cutting‑edge, evidence‑based therapies to improve patient outcomes.
Work on a 28‑bed unit that incorporates safe nurse‑to‑patient staffing ratios to accommodate the complex patient populations cared for here. The unit follows a 1:4 RN‑to‑patient ratio.
Provide care to patients suffering from a variety of acute illnesses, including exacerbations of chronic diseases, DKA, pneumonia, infection, as well as short‑stay surgical cases with an expected length of stay of 24‑48 hours. Patients cared for post‑surgery on this unit come from services including plastics, urology, ENT, emergency general surgery, interventional radiology, gynecology, and neurosurgery.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
Use advanced assessment skills and become an expert Med/Surg RN. A nurse on this unit is supported to pursue specialty certification in Medical‑Surgical Care Nursing.
What You’ll Gain
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 that 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
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. 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. Required.
Current CPR/BLS Certification. 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.
About the Facility 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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Description Work Schedule:
Per Diem Registered Nurses (Option 2) must commit to work a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours per six (6) week scheduling period as follows:
At least twenty-four (24) hours of the seventy-two (72) hours must be weekend shift hours and at least twenty-four (24) hours of the seventy-two (72) hours must be scheduled for the evening or night shift. These hours can be combined to meet the requirements.
A minimum of one (1) summer and one (1) winter holiday may be required.
Work will be performed at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable Come work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and join the Inpatient Medical Surgical and Short Stay Unit! UW Health is a Magnet-designated organization, the most prestigious title a health‑care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care.
Please take a minute to review this video of the Inpatient Medical Surgical and Short Stay unit.
Responsibilities
Join a team of remarkable nurses that use advanced critical thinking skills, compassion, and teamwork to care for medical and surgical patients. Be involved in cutting‑edge, evidence‑based therapies to improve patient outcomes.
Work on a 28‑bed unit that incorporates safe nurse‑to‑patient staffing ratios to accommodate the complex patient populations cared for here. The unit follows a 1:4 RN‑to‑patient ratio.
Provide care to patients suffering from a variety of acute illnesses, including exacerbations of chronic diseases, DKA, pneumonia, infection, as well as short‑stay surgical cases with an expected length of stay of 24‑48 hours. Patients cared for post‑surgery on this unit come from services including plastics, urology, ENT, emergency general surgery, interventional radiology, gynecology, and neurosurgery.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
Use advanced assessment skills and become an expert Med/Surg RN. A nurse on this unit is supported to pursue specialty certification in Medical‑Surgical Care Nursing.
What You’ll Gain
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 that 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
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. 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. Required.
Current CPR/BLS Certification. 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.
About the Facility 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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