Job Description
Work Schedule:
60% FTE, day/night shift rotation, weekend rotation. Holiday rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. 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.
Description:
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Neuro ICU:

• An 18-bed unit with welcoming and supportive leadership and nurse-driven collaboration among nursing staff working in partnership with nationally certified physicians, providers, pharmacists, therapists and case management/social work.
• Join a team of REMARKABLE nurses and have the opportunity to care for critically ill patients with a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to: stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, surgical resections and trauma.
• Specialized monitoring and care procedures for these critically ill patients from hemodynamic monitoring to hypothermia.
• Our unit serves as the hub of intensive care for our Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• An active unit council with opportunities for professional development and leadership.

Education :
Preferred - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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. ACLS obtained within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred - Relevant Certification
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standards of care within practice area.
• Experience in teaching patients and families.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively delegate and supervise the work of other nursing team members.

Physical Requirements:
Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
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, 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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