Posted Jul 10, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 15, 2026
What this might mean for you
UW Health is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.
At a glance
Shift
rotating
Weekends, holidays, call
100% FTE, 8/10 hour day/evening shifts, Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays.
Workplace
UW Health
Hiring employer
UW Health
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
Registered Nurse position in an outpatient OR setting at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Responsible for perioperative nursing care, management of assigned operating room, and performing procedures on patients of all ages including ENT, cataracts, pain, hand, foot, ortho, general, GYN, and plastic surgery cases. 100% FTE, 8/10 hour day/evening shifts, Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays.
Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Flexible schedules and shifts
Wellness Options at Work program
Acuity based staffing ratios
Shared governance structure
About the employer
UW Health
Academic Medical Center
UW Health is the integrated health system affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, serving more than 867,000 patients each year across the Upper Midwest and beyond. With more than 2,000 physicians and 26,500 dedicated staff, the system provides care through…
4.7 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Academic medical center affiliation with University of Wisconsin–Madison offering access to cutting-edge research and complex case experience
+Specialized critical care nursing opportunities such as the 12-bed Neurosciences ICU with ICU and IMC level care
−Weekender program requires working all holidays that fall on scheduled shifts
−Large academic medical center may involve bureaucratic processes and complex organizational structure
−High-acuity patient populations in specialty ICUs may present significant physical and emotional demands
Benefits: Specific benefits package details are not provided in the available research. However, compensation includes shift differentials of $4/hour for evening shifts, $5/hour for night shifts, and $10/hour for weekender program hours worked. Full benefits information is not available from the provided sources.
Madison blends college-town energy with Midwestern warmth, offering a laid-back yet vibrant lifestyle. Wisconsin's capital sits between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is home to the University of Wisconsin. Outdoor recreation, farmers' markets, and a friendly, health-conscious community make it an appealing destination for an RN seeking a welcoming relocation spot.
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