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RN Manager Inpatient Operating Room

UW Health
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/15/2026

100% FTE, Monday - Friday with hours between 6:30am - 5:00pm depending on operational needs. Some off shift weekend rounding and admin on call rotation. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with demonstrated leadership and management skills to:

  • Direct, plan, implement and evaluate patient care programs for the perioperative patient population.

  • Lead daily operations and coordination of patient care services focusing on anesthesia services.

  • Direct and evaluate the department's workforce in terms of overall staffing and scheduling, adjusting to changes in care requirements, patient census and staffing resources.

  • Prepare and/or participate in preparation of operating budgets.

  • Establish quality improvement efforts to support the delivery of patient and family-focused care.

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.

  • 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.

  • 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 - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN). Required
  • Master's degree in Nursing. Preferred
Work Experience
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience and progressive nursing leadership experience with demonstrated success. Required
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience and progressive nursing leadership experience with demonstrated success. Preferred
  • Prior surgical services experience and/or experience working in an academic medical center or complex healthcare system. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
  • Wisconsin RN license. Required
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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