Nursing Assistant - Pediatric Universal Care
- $3,000 sign-on bonus
- Magnet hospital
- 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 :
1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week. This is an Day/Evening position, working 2 shifts of 7am-7:30pm and 2 shifts of 7:00am-3:30pm per week . Weekend and Holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on operational needs of 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.
You may be eligible for a $3000 sign on bonus.
Additional components of pay include:
-Weekend differential
-Evening differential
Be part of something remarkable
Join our team – we consistently earn 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) to
- Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on the unit.
- Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. NAs will 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.
At UW Health, you will have
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
- 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 reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
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.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison , Wisconsin - also a Magnet®-designated facility - provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
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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