Registered Nurse – Inpatient Float
About the job
- Six months of nursing experience is required, unless the candidate is currently participating in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program and has successfully completed the Nurse Residency Orientation on a unit or similar unit.
- The candidate must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or hold a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact upon hire.
- The candidate must hold current CPR/Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
- The candidate must obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification within six months.
- Float across multiple departments and specialties, caring for complex and dynamic patient populations in medical and surgical general care units and intermediate care units.
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based care by evaluating and assessing patients, recognizing and escalating complications, administering appropriate nursing interventions, and demonstrating patient- and family-centered nursing care.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams and effectively delegate tasks as needed.
- Serve as a mentor and role model, with opportunities to precept new nurses and students and participate in strategic planning, quality improvement, and Shared Governance.
- 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
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Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam adds about 425 employees and expands regional coverage.
- AI-guided newborn airway testing on September 29, 2026 signals high-acuity innovation leadership.
- WorkForward reports 700-plus apprentices since 2018 and nearly 100% placement, easing staffing shortages.
What critics are saying
- Gender-affirming care stopped in January 2026, alienating patients and inviting political pressure.
- Marshfield Beaver Dam integration begins in late 2026, risking service disruption and cultural friction.
- WorkForward needs sustained clinical supervision and funding; scaling failures would weaken the talent moat.
What makes UW Health unique
- UW Health launched WorkForward on May 14, 2026, scaling apprenticeship pipelines nationally.
- UW Health signed the Green Bay Packers partnership on April 16, 2026, boosting brand reach.
- UW Health's transplant center performed 520-plus organ transplants in 2025, leading Wisconsin.
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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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