Full-Time

RN NICU Level 4

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

+ Shift Differentials + Weekend Differential

Madison, WI, USA

In Person

Evening/night shifts with every other weekend and a holiday rotation.

Bachelor's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact
  • Current CPR/BLS Certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months
  • Six months nursing experience in inpatient units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team, Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit
Responsibilities
  • Provide care for critically ill newborns, infants and their families across the continuum of care, from admission to discharge
  • Care for infants requiring the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, including a wide variety of medical and surgical complexities
  • Work in the 26-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit which is a model for patient- and family-centered care
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
  • Relevant RN Experience 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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