Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology - $98K-147K per year New

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Neurology for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neurology
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Description:

Work Schedule: 

100% FTE position scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours, however some off hours or weekends may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will primarily work at University Hospital located in Madison, WI.
 

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your nursing expertise to UW Health and work with our neuroscience medical team in a Level 1 Trauma and academic medical center.

We are seeking an MSN or DNP prepared Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for nursing staff supporting the 18-bed Neuroscience ICU and 12-bed Neurosciences Progressive Care Unit at University Hospital, with potential collaboration across additional neurosciences general care services as program needs evolve.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs for nurses caring for patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, Guillain-Barré syndrome, seizure disorders, and other complex neurovascular conditions.
• Support specialty competency development in advanced neurologic assessment, ICP and hemodynamic monitoring, stroke care, and management of high-acuity neurosurgical and neurovascular populations across progressive and intensive care levels. Specific neuro ICU nursing experience is highly preferred.
• Facilitate structured onboarding for experienced nurses transitioning into high-acuity neurosciences practice, ensuring safe integration into nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke and Epilepsy programs.
• Serve as a clinical education resource, promoting evidence-based nursing care, skills validation, and continuous professional growth within a collaborative academic environment.
• Participate in system-wide education initiatives and assigned NES responsibilities to support consistent, high-quality nursing education across UW Health.
   

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. 
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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.
• 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 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

• Master's Degree in Nursing Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position specific patient population Preferred
• 3 years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in clinical setting Preferred
• Relevant experience in primary and specialty clinic settings for NES candidates working in ambulatory areas 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
• Basic Life Support BLS/CPR certification Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months Required
• National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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.

Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefits 

UW Health Job ID #4​5​9​2​6. Posted job title: Nursing Education Specialist - Adult Neurosciences

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.  

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.  

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits