RN - Inpatient, Pediatric General Medical/Surgical Unit
- Night differential $5.00/hr
- Magnet hospital
- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
- Compact (multistate) license
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Wisconsin
2 open- $40.30–$60.45/hr
Madison, WI (opens on this page)
Posted 1w ago
- $40.30–$60.45/hr
Madison, WI (opens on this page)
Posted 1w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $40.30–$60.45 an hour. Open med-surg nurse jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $47.75 an hour, the middle half $44.44–$47.75, across 70 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Med-surg nurses employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $45.93 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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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
90% FTE, 8/12 hour Evening/Night shifts (1900-0730 or 2300-0730) with an every other weekend and holiday rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.
Pay
Additional components of compensation may include
- Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked.
- Weekend Differential: $4.25/hour as applicable for hours worked.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurses on this 24-bed high acuity unit care for children from infancy through adolescence.
- Nurses care for patients who have a wide variety of complex medical and surgical problems.
- You will get experience with organ transplantation, congenital anomalies, cardiovascular defects, trauma, urology surgical repairs, orthopedic traumas/surgeries, and general medical patients.
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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
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.
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.
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From UW Health's job posting for Madison, WI, checked 9 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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