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RN - Inpatient - Psychiatry

UW Health
dental insurance, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
600 Highland Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 29, 2025

Work schedule:

80% FTE, 8/12-hour evening/night shift between the hours of 3:00 pm - 7:30 am with every other weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay:

  • Additional components of compensation may include:
    • Shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and be part of something remarkable!

We are seeking an experienced inpatient psych Registered Nurse (RN) passionate about mental health to:

  • Practice in a safe environment on a locked 18-bed unit caring for acutely ill adult patients who have a variety of comorbidities and psychiatric conditions.
  • Function as part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team, providing nurse driven collaboration and patient-centered care.
  • Be a prime support and educator for patients.

At UW Health, you will have:

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. Full time benefits for part time work.
  • 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.
  • Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
  • 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 Required
  • Current CPR/BLS Certification 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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