Full-Time

Registered Nurse Thoracic Surgery Unit

IMC and General Care Unit

Updated on 9/4/2026

UW Health

UW Health

5,001-10,000 employees

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

Compensation Overview

$40.30 - $60.45/hr

+ Referral Bonus

Madison, WI, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wisconsin or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
  • Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
  • ACLS within 6 months Required
  • Inpatient Units: 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
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
  • Relevant RN Experience Preferred
Responsibilities
  • Join the Thoracic Surgery team caring for a variety of patients that may include: lung and esophageal diseases, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies and other thoracic procedures.
  • Assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion in the procedure room located within the unit.
  • Be part of developing a dynamic general care/IMC unit utilizing strong teamwork, providing compassionate care and employing critical thinking.
  • Bring innovation to the unit and engage in acquiring new skills as well as integrating evidence-based nursing practices into the unit culture.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
  • Relevant RN Experience Preferred
  • Relevant certification Preferred

UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • UW Health will add about 425 employees and expand Beaver Dam specialty services in 2026.
  • Partners Health Center in Rockford expands employer-primary-care reach starting January 1, 2027.
  • Packers partnership on April 16, 2026 boosts brand visibility and community referral flow.

What critics are saying

  • The Beaver Dam acquisition closes before November 1, 2026, then demands costly integration.
  • Union fights over UW Health bargaining rights reached the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025.
  • Out-of-state expansion into northern Illinois increases payer and employer-switching competition risk by 2027.

What makes UW Health unique

  • UW Health celebrated its 2,000th pancreas transplant on August 26, 2026.
  • Its Program for Advanced Cell Therapy launched a first-of-its-kind kidney rejection trial in April 2026.
  • The University of Wisconsin academic link creates specialty depth competitors cannot quickly copy.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Family Planning Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Childcare Support

Flexible Work Hours

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