Nursing Assistant – Emergency Dept
- $2,700 sign-on bonus
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $19.59–$27.13 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $22.50 an hour, the middle half $21–$23.84, across 143 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $21.70 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Work Schedule :
60%FTE and 90% FTE, opportunities available. Day/Evening: Primary shift 0700-1930. Evening: Primary Shift 1100-2300. You may be eligible for a $1800 or $2700 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
Be part of something remarkable
If you enjoy helping patients and are looking for a fulfilling career, you’ll find remarkable opportunities at UW Health as a Nursing Assistant.
We are seeking a NA (CNA) to
- Work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing patient care environment.
- Assist in caring for a wide variety of patient conditions and acuities.
- Learn and work through a wide range of skills, including performing EKGs, assist in the waiting room and triage, as well as collaborate with community partners and law enforcement.
- Support our community from door to door.
- Participate in additional education opportunities to further your emergency medicine knowledge.
- Enjoy that every day in the department is different than the one before. There are multiple areas within the department to be assigned to and staff are always learning something new!
Qualifications
Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program Required
Work Experience
1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
- BLS/CPR certification within 3 months 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.
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From UW Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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UW Health is the academic health system of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital and other hospitals in Wisconsin and northern Illinois, more than 105 (source: UW Health, About Us) outpatient locations, and physicians who teach at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Source: UW Health, About Us
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