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Per Diem RN - Emergency Department

madison, WI

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Job description

Per Diem Registered Nurses must work a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours, per six (6) week scheduling period in direct patient care. As applicable to operations, one shift should be an evening, night, weekend or holiday.

Be part of something remarkable!

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED/ER) to:

Be part of the only healthcare system in Wisconsin that offers Level I Trauma Care for adults and children and a Burn and Wound Center, as verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

Join a department that consists of 40 acute care adult rooms, 11 Pediatric rooms, three multi-purpose procedure rooms, and three Behavioral Health "Safe" rooms.

Fully equipped with three Major Trauma rooms and a Pediatric Resuscitation room to facilitate the care of the critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patient.

New CareSTART area which is open during peak times to expedite the intake process and allow for patient care to begin sooner. An RN and physician see the patient on arrival and care can begin immediately.

Hear what makes working in our Emergency Department rewarding

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

6 months of RN experience Required

1 year of ICU, Critical Care, or Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations 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 Upon Hire Required

CPR certification Upon Hire Required

ACLS within 6 months Required

PALS within 6 months Required

TNCC Preferred

ENPC 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.

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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Worksite address

madison, WI, 53774, US

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