Registered Nurse; RN - Manager, Perioperative

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager, Perioperative for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Full‑time, Monday – Friday with weekend on‑call rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. The position is located at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

• Direct, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care programs for the perioperative patient population.
• Lead daily operations and coordination of patient care services focusing on anesthesia services.
• Direct and evaluate the department’s workforce in terms of overall staffing and scheduling, adjusting to changes in care requirements, patient census and staffing resources.
• Prepare and/or participate in the preparation of operating budgets.
• Establish quality improvement efforts to support the delivery of patient and family‑focused care.

• Education
  • Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN). Required
  • Master’s degree in Nursing. Preferred
• Work Experience
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience and progressive nursing leadership experience with demonstrated success. Required
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience and progressive nursing leadership experience with demonstrated success. Preferred
  • Prior surgical services experience and/or experience working in an academic medical center or complex healthcare system. Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications
  • Wisconsin RN license. Required

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Two‑week paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Access to UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department resources for emotional, financial, and physical well‑being
• Acuity‑based staffing ratios for safety
• Strong shared governance structure guaranteeing every nurse a voice
• Variety of schedules and shifts for work–life balance
• Recognition and celebration of nursing excellence through award programs
• Tuition benefits eligibility for coursework related to career advancement

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti‑racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non‑binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.