Full-Time

Registered Nurse Emergency Department

UW Health

UW Health

5,001-10,000 employees

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

Compensation Overview

$40.30 - $60.45/hr

Madison, WI, USA

In Person

On-site in Madison, Wisconsin; 90% FTE emergency department RN role.

Bachelor's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
CPR
PALS
ACLS

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Requirements
  • 6 months of RN experience required
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wisconsin or 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
Responsibilities
  • Work at a Trauma Level IV Emergency Department
  • Apply your clinical knowledge and expertise in a fast-paced environment where patients require complex assessments and interventions
  • Broaden the scope of your skills while working with patients and families of all ages and acuities
  • Be part of a remarkable team of nurses, providers, and support staff, and have the opportunity to provide exceptional emergency care
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
  • 1 year of ICU, Critical Care, or Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations Preferred
  • TNCC Preferred
  • ENPC Preferred
  • US-based or WI Not necessary; but statement says 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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 2026 Beaver Dam deal adds about 425 employees and no planned layoffs.
  • 2026 University Hospital and East Madison additions expand beds, operating rooms, and emergency capacity.
  • January 2026 1 South Park renovation supports 30,000 additional annual eye-care visits.

What critics are saying

  • January 2024 cut plan targeted $80 million and at least 225 jobs.
  • June 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court weakened nurses’ bargaining power, inviting morale and retention damage.
  • Dependence on Medicare, Medicaid, and expensive clinical growth creates an existential margin squeeze.

What makes UW Health unique

  • UW Health pairs University of Wisconsin research with statewide referral depth.
  • July 2026 Beaver Dam acquisition expands hospital, nursing home, and clinic integration.
  • Massive Madison campus buildouts keep specialty, urgent, and inpatient care inside one system.

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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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