Nursing Assistant – Medical​/Surgical

Nursing Assistant – Medical/Surgical (Finance) Work Schedule

.90 FTE, 36 hours/week. Evening/Night position with variable 8‑ and 12‑hour shifts, most shifts 7:00 pm–7:30 am. 1 in 3 weekends and holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on operational needs of the department.

• Competitive compensation and benefits; relevant work experience considered.
• Available $3,000 sign‑on bonus (pro‑rated on FTE).
• Additional components: evening/night shift differential, weekend differential.

Join a team that consistently receives top honors for patient care and continually seeks innovative ways to provide patient‑ and family‑centered care.

We are seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA, NA) to:

• Support Registered Nurses on an inpatient Medical‑Surgical unit and provide care to both medical and surgical patients.
• Perform direct physical care, basic nursing procedures, and treatments per hospital policies: activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, intentional rounding, and performing 12‑lead ECGs.
• Engage visitors, patients, and family members to establish a trusting relationship and deliver high‑quality care.
• Join a state‑of‑the‑art facility that embraces innovation.

• Excellent benefits: health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Flexible scheduling options to support work‑life balance.
• Access to well‑being resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department.
• Tuition benefits for coursework related to career advancement.
• Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for qualified referrals.

• Graduated from a State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program.

• One year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant (preferred).

• Listing on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry upon hire.
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months of hire.

East Madison Hospital – UW Health’s newest hospital and a leading wellness center.

UW Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel belonging. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.