Location: Madison,WI, USA
Job Description: Please Read Before Submitting: Do not submit if traveler is not flexible to work Night rotation, 8 and 12 hr shifts. Do not submit if traveler is requesting block scheduling. Manager will only approve up to 36 hours of missed time per 13 week assignment. Do not submit if duo travelers are requesting the same schedule. This is a filled position - targeted for returning traveler. Please do not submit profiles. Quote from other travelers I have felt welcomed and well supported while working here. There is many resources available to ensure safety for staff and positive outcomes for patients and their caregivers. There is great teamwork in the ER. I would highly recommend UW to any traveler! The Emergency Department offers comprehensive services with access to a full team of subspecialists for our local and regional patients and referring hospitals and organizations. Over 60,000 patients per year are treated on an urgent and emergent basis in our 58-bed department; which includes the American Family Children's Hospital Emergency Department. Our staff coordinates care with ground ambulances and Med Flight for severely ill and injured patients. As the focal point for emergency care, the Emergency Department performs diagnostic interventions, offers immediate consultations for cardiac catheterization, Level I trauma care, acute stroke care, burn center, operative procedures, special diagnostic testing and definitive care for all patients - pediatrics to adults. Additionally, we have a very active ECPR (ECMO) program. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED/ER) to: 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. Minimum Requirements: Facility Requirement: Traveler must have permanent address outside 50 mile radius of Madison (permanent address must be included in traveler's profile and in *** portal). Experience: Two (2) years of Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations within last 3 years. Traveler must have experience in an Academic Level 1 - Trauma center. Successfully completed traveler assignment (13 weeks). Licensure and Certification: Traveler must have WI nursing license or compact license from their permanent address state. BLS, ACLS, and PALS (American Heart Association only) . TNCC required. References Needs 2 completed references from recent work assignments for work in the last two years (supervisor or manager only). Telemetry Exam Traveler must have Basic Arrhythmia experience. Traveler will be required to pass UW Health Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start (not for clinic positions). UW Health Recruitment will send instructions to traveler 2-3 weeks prior to start date. Floating Travelers are the first to float to University Hospital Emergency Department. The Traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs and/or different locations within the organization. During the traveler's assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts could be re-assigned to another unit in order to complete contract. Location: UW Health East Madison Hospital 4602 Eastpark Boulevard, Madison, WI (Parking: free) AND UW Hospital 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI (Parking: permit required through UW transportation) 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 Position Urgency: Quick Start Shifts: 36 hrs/week - Eve/Night, 8 and 12 hr shifts. Weekend rotation, holiday rotation. *Could possibly be scheduled at both locations: East Madison Hospital and University Hospital. State License Details: Must Be Currently Active Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 36 Specialty Type: Nursing Sub Specialty: Emergency Room Nurse General Certifications: ACLSBLS/BCLSPALS Bilingual: No EMR Used: EPIC Holiday Coverage Required: No