Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in MADISON, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline : RN Duration : Ongoing Employment Type : Staff Description : Work Schedule : 100% FTE salaried position. The scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday day shifts. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. You will work on-site primarily at University Hospital located in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable Join the 1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a passionate MSN prepared Registered Nurse (RN) to provide clinical expertise and support to critical care nursing staff at our level one trauma center located in Madison, WI. Areas of support include a 16-bed state of the art Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) located in our brand-new tower (C2 / 5) at University Hospital with a tentative opening in early 2027. MICU nurses provide comprehensive care for patients admitted with a wide variety of complex medical issues including acute respiratory failure, sepsis, drug toxicity, poisoning, and multi system organ failure. Interventions may include ECMO or CRRT. Improve patient outcomes and healthcare quality by providing expert clinical guidance, education, and implementing evidence-based practices. Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations; a minimum of three years of medical intensive care nursing experience is strongly preferred. 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. Qualifications Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required Master's Degree or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus Preferred Work Experience 2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist Preferred Experience in an academic medical center Preferred Licenses & Certifications Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required Basic Life Support CPR / BLS certification Upon Hire Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months Required CNS certification Preferred Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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. Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefits UW Health Job ID 43880. Posted job title : Nurse Specialist-Medical Intensive Care Unit About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We're made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people - one of the region's largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation's highly regarded medical schools. Benefits Holiday Pay Vision benefits Continuing Education Sick pay Dental benefits Life insurance Discount program Pet insurance Wellness and fitness programs Medical benefits