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RN - Inpatient Float

UW Health
$40.30 - $60.45 / hr
dental insurance, parental leave, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
600 Highland Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 15, 2026

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 8/12-hour day/evening shift between the hours of 7:00 am - 11:30 pm, two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will primarily work at University Hospital in Madison, WI with occasional travel to East Madison Hospital.

Pay:

Competitive pay based on RN experience. Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked. You will receive an additional float differential of $4.25/hour.

Join our remarkable Medical/Surgical Float team!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

  • Perform a wide variety of high-level nursing skills such as evaluating med/surg patients, administering care, recognizing complications and coordinating with other members of the team.
  • Take part in the interpersonal communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, as well as decision-making that is a part of the Med/Surg Float team.
  • Be a part of the Remarkable learning opportunities at a Level One Trauma Center, Magnet-designated facility and world-renowned academic health system.

At UW Health, you will have:

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
  • A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
  • A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

  • Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric): 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
  • Relevant RN Experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI 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
  • Relevant certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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