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UW Health

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

Registered Nurse Inpatient - Dialysis

Full-Time
$40.30 - $60.45/hr
Junior
Bachelor's
Madison, WI, USA
HybridTravel to multiple hospitals in the Madison area is required.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Six months of nursing experience in hemodialysis, or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on the unit or a similar unit.
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact is required upon hire.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification is required upon hire.
  • ACLS certification is required within six months.
  • PALS certification is required within six months.
Responsibilities
  • Provide intermittent dialysis and support services to patients of all ages for continuous renal replacement therapy and peritoneal dialysis.
  • Provide bedside hemodialysis treatments for patients requiring one-on-one intensive or intermediate-level care throughout University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, East Madison Hospital, Veterans Hospital, and Meriter Hospital.
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, including patient education, to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Travel to multiple Madison-area locations and hospitals in addition to the primary location at University Hospital.
  • Work a day/night shift rotation, every other Saturday, and occasional Sundays for emergent dialysis needs; fulfill on-call responsibilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
  • Relevant registered nurse experience is preferred.
  • Relevant certification is preferred.

About the company

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

null

Founded

1998

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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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