Supervisor Registered Nurse; RN - Med Surg

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Supervisor – Care Team Supervisor

Location:

East Madison Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin (East Madison Hospital – UW Health’s newest hospital)

Specialty:
Med / Surg

Employment Type:

Staff (80% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts with a weekend rotation)

Shift compensation includes evening and night shift differential, and weekend differential.

• Provide operational leadership and front‑line mentorship, serving as a clinical resource to ensure the delivery of safe, competent, and evidence‑based patient care.
• Partner with leadership to direct reports through the full employment lifecycle from hiring and scheduling to coaching and evaluation, fostering an engaging environment where staff practice at the top of their license.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage daily resource allocation and optimize patient throughput.
• Lead safety huddles, patient rounding, and audits to ensure compliance with ANA, Magnet, and regulatory standards.
• Lead with strong emotional intelligence to foster a culture of shared governance and continuous improvement, while effectively managing human and material resources to maintain fiscal responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing – Required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or relevant field – Preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience in clinical practice – Required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in the applicable level of care – Preferred.
• Management or supervisory experience with demonstrated success – Preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin or a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact – Required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification – Required.
• Current ACLS certification – Required.
• Certification in specialty area – Preferred.

• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Two‑week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Well‑being resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department (emotional, financial, physical support).
• Acuity‑based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• Strong shared governance structure with a voice for every nurse.
• Recognition and celebration of nursing excellence through award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility (paid coursework for career advancement).

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.