RN - PACU (Healthcare)
90% FTE, 8/10 hour shifts for 36 hours a week. Start times will be from 11:00am-1:00pm. Weekends and holidays are covered by an on-call schedule, with one weekend scheduled every 4-6 weeks. 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) to:
- Join a team of remarkable, dedicated and compassionate nurses in our Adult Inpatient and Outpatient PACUs.
- Become an integral part of the team working closely with surgical, anesthesia and pain service colleagues to identify the most appropriate plan of care for the patient.
- Support the Inpatient and Outpatient Operating Rooms, work with a variety of patients ranging from outpatient to ICU level acuity, and maintain a work/life balance.
- Provide on call coverage as required.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off 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 to 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 eligibility after 1 year of employment- UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Education:
Preferred – Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN)
Work Experience:
Minimum – Six (6) months of current independent PACU, Emergency Department, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical ICU, or Surgical IMC experience or six (6) months of surgical general care experience with adult populations or six (6) months of recent inpatient pediatric experience if working within AFCH Pre/Post/PACU. Six (6) months of current independent medical general care with previous PACU experience.
Preferred – Two (2) or more years of current independent PACU, Emergency Department, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical ICU, or Surgical IMC experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum – Registration as a professional nurse in the state of Wisconsin. CPR certification and ACLS.
Our Commitment to Diversity 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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