Nursing Assistant, Operating Room
- $2,700 sign-on bonus
- 12-hour shifts
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $22.38 an hour, the middle half $21–$24.55, across 173 jobs that state their pay. 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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Workplace injuries
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Madison reported 7 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 231,255 hours worked: 6.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 4.5 per 100 full-time workers at orthopedic hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 5.7 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Work Schedule: 90% FTE, Monday-Friday, 12-hour shifts of 6:00am -6:30pm. Closed on weekends and holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay
- UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.
- This position may be eligible for a $2700 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE).
Be part of something remarkable
Join our growing team who consistently earns top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care.
- We are seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA, NA) to:
- Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on the Pre/Post PACU and provide care to surgical patients.
- Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. You’ll assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding.
- Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.
- Join a state-of-the-art facility that takes innovation to a whole new level.
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.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth 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
- Graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program Required
- High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred
Work Experience
- 1 year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Listed on the 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.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.
From UW Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About UW Health
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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