RN-Adult Cardiac Cath Lab and EP Lab
UW Health · Madison
Description:
Work Schedule:
85% FTE, day/evening shift. Operational hours of the Cath Lab/EP lab are 6:00am to 7:00pm. On-call responsibilities for off hours, include weekends and holidays with a 30-minute response time. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered. Hours may vary depending on department need. You will primarily work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable!
We are seeking a Registered Nurse:
Be an integral member of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures and diagnostic cardiac catheterizations in UW Health’s nationally recognized Cardiac Catheterization Lab at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Practice in a patient- and family-centered environment within a program rated high performing in cardiology by U.S. News & World Report, utilizing advanced technology and minimally invasive techniques to support structural heart interventions, advanced interventional procedures, and heart transplant services.
Develop and integrate new skills while incorporating evidence-based nursing practice into unit culture, working alongside expert physicians, fellows, and researchers in a dynamic academic medical center.
Participate in shared governance through a unit-based council, contributing to quality improvement initiatives and leading practice change.
Bring 3+ years of inpatient ICU-level nursing experience or prior cardiac cath lab nursing experience (preferred) to support high-acuity, innovative cardiovascular care.
Pay:
- Additional components of compensation may include:
- Evening and night shift differential
- Weekend differential
- On-call pay
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.
- 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.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: 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
- 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 Required
- Current CPR/BLS Certification Required
- ACLS within 6 months Required
- PALS within 6 months Required
- Relevant Certification Preferred