Nursing Education Specialist - Surgical Services - Operating Room

Overview

Bring your intraoperative nursing expertise to UW Health as a Nursing Education Specialist. This 100% FTE position typically works Monday through Friday, day shift hours, with possible off hours or weekends based on department needs. Primary work location:
East Madison Hospital, Madison, WI.

We are seeking an MSN or DNP prepared Registered Nurse (RN) to join our surgical services team as a Nursing Education Specialist (NES)-EMH OR
. The NES will lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for nursing staff in the Operating Room at East Madison Hospital, support a high-volume, multi-specialty surgical environment, and collaborate with surgical services, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to develop curriculum and education for safe, efficient perioperative care.

• Lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for OR nursing staff at East Madison Hospital.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for intraoperative nursing practice across orthopedic, general, bariatric, minimally invasive, and emerging service lines.
• Support a dynamic OR setting performing 40–50 cases daily across 14 operating rooms, with expansion including additional suites and new specialties (e.g., ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, urology, gynecology).
• Collaborate with surgical services, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to develop curriculum that supports safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care.
• Facilitate onboarding for experienced nurses transitioning into the OR and support competency development in a technology-driven environment, including robotics and evolving surgical innovations.
• Serve as a clinical education resource and participate in system-wide initiatives; three (3) years of surgical services nursing experience including intraoperative/circulator nursing experience strongly preferred.

• An excellent benefits package, including 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 UW Health resources through the Employee Wellbeing Department for emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Acuity-based staffing ratios for safety.
• Strong shared governance and recognition of nursing excellence across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Tuition benefits eligibility to support career advancement.
• Referral bonus opportunities for bringing qualified candidates to apply.

• Education: Master s Degree in Nursing Required
• Preferred: Master s Degree in Nursing Education

• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience (Required)
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position-specific patient population (Preferred)
• 3 years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in a clinical setting (Preferred)
• Relevant experience in primary and specialty clinic settings for NES candidates in ambulatory areas (Preferred)

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or a license from a compact jurisdiction (Upon Hire, Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months (Required)
• National certification in relevant specialty (Preferred)

UW Health is committed to fostering belonging and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We 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.

Note: East Madison Hospital is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Our mission emphasizes partnership in health and wellness.