RN Care Team Leader - Hematology, Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant and Palliative Care

Work Schedule

90% FTE, Evening/night shift with a weekend and holiday rotation. Competitive starting pay; shift/weekend differential.

Location:

University Hospital, Madison, WI.

• Shift differentials: $4/hour evening, $5/hour night, $4.25/hour weekend (as applicable).
• Overtime compensation.

Charge Nurse/Care Team Leader: front‑line leader shaping patient care and supporting an extraordinary team.

• Lead with
  
  Purpose:
  
  serve as trusted leader and resource for the team while caring for patients.
• Impact Lives Every Day: provide expert care for acutely ill patients including stem cell transplants, CAR T‑cell therapy, and end‑of‑life care.
• Collaborate & Innovate: partner with management on hiring, patient‑experience initiatives, and quality‑improvement projects that drive change.
• Advance Your Expertise: gain specialized knowledge through formal education in hematologic malignancies, oncologic emergencies, stem cell transplant, palliative care, and chemotherapy certification.
• Be Part of Something Bigger: work with evidence‑based therapies and participate in research that shapes future oncology care.

• Excellent benefits package: health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and full‑time benefits for part‑time work.
• Access to UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department resources.
• Acuity‑based staffing ratios.
• Strong shared governance ensuring every nurse has a voice.
• Referral bonus for recommending qualified friends or former colleagues.
• Flexible schedule options for work‑life balance.
• Recognition of nursing excellence through award programs.
• Tuition benefits from day one.

Preferred:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing.

• 2 years experience in an inpatient unit – required.
• 2 years combined work and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of the above.
• 3 years experience in an acute‑care inpatient unit – preferred.
• Relevant RN experience with department‑specific patient population – preferred.

• Licensed RN in WI or jurisdiction adopting nurse licensure compact – required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification – required.
• National specialty certification – preferred.

UW Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We foster a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and commit to equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran, disability status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®‑designated facility, Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and one of the nation’s top teaching institutions and referral centers.