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Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative
Madison, WI · On-site
$10/hr
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative
Madison, WI · On-site
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UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) SANE / Forensic for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: SANE / Forensic * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment ...
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) SANE / Forensic for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: SANE / Forensic * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment ...
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) SANE / Forensic for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: SANE / Forensic * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment ...
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff ...
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff ...
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) SANE / Forensic for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: SANE / Forensic * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment ...
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) SANE / Forensic for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: SANE / Forensic * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment ...
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff Work ...
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff Work ...
Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative
Madison, WI · On-site
$10/hr
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Perioperative for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Perioperative * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative
Madison, WI · On-site
$10/hr
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Perioperative for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Perioperative * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:
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UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff 90 ...
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UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Critical Care Float for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Critical Care Float * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff 60 ...
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff 60 ...
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What is the difference between Uw Health Rn vs Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?
| Aspect | Uw Health Rn | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Registered Nurse (RN) license | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics, outpatient settings | Long-term care, clinics, hospitals |
| Job Responsibilities | Assessments, care planning, complex patient care | Basic patient care, monitoring, assisting RNs |
| Education | Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing | Practical nursing diploma or certificate |
Uw Health RNs and LPNs both provide vital patient care but differ mainly in education, responsibilities, and scope of practice. RNs handle more complex assessments and care planning, while LPNs focus on basic patient care and support. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job role within healthcare settings.
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What is a UW Health RN?

Full-time
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Job description
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
60% FTE, mix of 8 and 12 hour day/night shifts including a 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 East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable
Advance your nursing career at East Madison Hospital, which is the newest and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.
The 5th floor Inpatient unit is a fast-paced, 27-bed medical surgical general care unit that offers rewarding nursing opportunities at a Magnet designated hospital.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:
- Help provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a professional environment that fosters and values collaboration, respect, and diversity.
- Join a team of remarkable nurses and have the opportunity to care for general care patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Work in a collaborative environment, surrounded by state of the art technology, evidence-based practice and a strong interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice changes.
- Collaborate in the development, execution and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care.
“What makes working at East Madison Hospital in the Medical and Surgical unit so great is the staff that surround you. We support each other. We build each other up so we can be better. The culture of positivity causes a chain reaction that flows to our patients, who so many times have told me they notice our vibe here. Our ideas are taken seriously, so we are continuously improving our practices. I have never worked somewhere where I felt as valued as I do here.” -Cherie Ebert, RN
Hear from one of our nurses about what makes this role so unique and rewarding.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work.
- 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 which 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.
UW Health East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
UW Health Job ID #50600. Posted job title: RN - , Med & Surg 5th Floor
About UW HealthUW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
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- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Sick pay
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
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UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
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Health care and social assistance and hospitals
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Madison, WI, US