RN-Adult Cardiac Cath Lab and EP Lab

Work Schedule

80% FTE, day/evening shift. Operational hours of the Cath Lab/EP lab are 6:00am to 7:00pm. On‑call responsibilities for off hours include weekends and holidays with a 30‑minute response time. Hours may vary depending on department need. You will primarily work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures and diagnostic cardiac catheterizations in UW Health’s nationally recognized Cardiac Catheterization Lab at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

• Be an integral member of a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures and diagnostic cardiac catheterizations.
• Practice in a patient‑ and family‑centered environment within a program rated high‑performing in cardiology by U.S. News & World Report, utilizing advanced technology and minimally invasive techniques to support structural heart interventions, advanced interventional procedures, and heart transplant services.
• Develop and integrate new skills while incorporating evidence‑based nursing practice into unit culture, working alongside expert physicians, fellows, and researchers in a dynamic academic medical center.
• Participate in shared governance through a unit‑based council, contributing to quality improvement initiatives and leading practice change.
• Bring 3+ years of inpatient ICU‑level nursing experience or prior cardiac cath lab nursing experience (preferred) to support high‑acuity, innovative cardiovascular care.

• Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Evening and night shift differential
  • Weekend differential
  • On‑call pay

• 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 as a nurse 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.

• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).

• Inpatient units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory:
  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.

• 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. Upon Hire Required.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification. Upon Hire Required.
• ACLS within 6 months. Required.
• Relevant certification preferred.

UW Health 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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet‑designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation’s leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.