Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
UW Health
MADISON, WI

Description:

Work Schedule: 

90% FTE, day/night shift. One in three weekend rotation and holiday rotation. 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

Come help patients get back to the activities they enjoy.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: 

• Fuel innovation and patient progress by joining UW Heath’s Interdisciplinary Orthopedic Team. Work collaboratively to collect and analyze data, driving the future of therapeutic care alongside patients and families.
• Elevate your nursing career as part of the Orthopedic Team at Wisconsin's #1 hospital utilizing top technology and evidence-based practice. 

“I provide a remarkable patient experience by respecting, listening, and advocating for my patients every day. We have amazing teamwork between our nurses and nursing assistants. We pride ourselves on working together to give our patients the best care. I feel very honored to be a part of a patient’s recovery process. Our patients are our top priority and to be able to be a part of the team that will provide them with the care and skills to get back to their daily life is extremely rewarding.” – Diana Henning RN CTL

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, two-week paid parental leave, adoption assistance and retirement plans. 
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• 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.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

• Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: 
  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
• eICU: Two (2) years of nursing experience Required
• Relevant RN Experience Preferred

• 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 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.