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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Inpatient Cardiothoracic

UW Health
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2026

Work Schedule:
100% FTE. 4-10 hour shifts per week. Hours are 7:00 am- 5:00 pm. Weekend rotation 1:3.5, rotating holiday coverage, and night call from home 1:6.

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient and ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to:

  • Care for general care and intermediate care patient populations
  • Provide care and education to patients and their families on wellness care and treatment plans for health disorders, and intervenes in acute episodes.
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of advanced practice providers to care for cardiac surgery patients throughout the spectrum of their care.

Education:

  • If Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program.
  • If Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited PA Program.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Minimum – State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure.

If Nurse Practitioner*:

  • Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
  • Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Adult.

If Physician Assistant*:

  • Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
  • Active PA board certification.

All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have*:

  • Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.

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.

Benefits:

Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Retirement Plan

Salary : $115,895 - $162,253

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