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Per Diem RN - Neurosciences ICU

UW Health
Madison, WI Per Diem
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Job Description

Per Diem Option 1A, must commit to work a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours, per six (6) week scheduling period in direct patient care. As applicable to operations, one shift should be an evening, night, weekend or holiday. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Are you ready to elevate your critical care nursing career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Our 12-bed Neurosciences ICU on D4/4 offers an exciting opportunity to care for some of the most complex and critically ill adult patients within the neuro specialty.

We are seeking an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to join our remarkable team at Wisconsin's #1 hospital!

About the unit:

  • Care for the adult patient population in a critical care setting with ICU as well as IMC level of care.
  • Gain experience with a variety of neurology, neurosurgical and stroke conditions that can include ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, hydrocephalus, cerebral aneurysm, and other neurovascular diseases.
  • Utilize strong critical thinking skills and provide interventions that may include vasoactive drips, hemodynamic monitoring, feeding tubes, drains, frequent neuro assessments, and more.
  • Work with a dynamic and supportive team of nurses and providers that are an integral part of our nationally recognized neuroscience programs committed to providing expert care.

At UW Health, you will have:

  • 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.
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment - 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

  • 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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