Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Educator - $91K-147K per year

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Float Educator for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: EducatorDiscipline: RNDuration: OngoingEmployment Type: StaffDescription:Work Schedule:Bring your critical care nursing expertise to UW Health as a Nursing Education Specialist or a RN-Nursing Educator! This unique opportunity is a 100% FTE position scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours, however some off hours or weekends may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will primarily work at University Hospital located in Madison, WI.Be part of something remarkable!Join our team as a Nurse Education Specialist or a RN-Education Specialist in a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center!We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) interested in a unique opportunity to support the onboarding and professional development for UW Health's Cardiac ICU and Critical Care Float Pool nursing teams:Areas of support include the Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery (CVCT) ICU —a 27-bed, state-of-the-art cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery acuity adaptable ICU/IMC located at our level one trauma center, University Hospital in Madison, WI.CVCT ICU nurses provide highly specialized care for patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions, including cardiac and thoracic surgery, heart and lung transplantation, and advanced medical management of cardiovascular disease.Advanced therapies and interventions include ECMO, CRRT, mechanical circulatory devices (VADs), and care for patients with CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysms and dissections, post-MI and STEMI (including targeted temperature management), cardiogenic shock, sepsis, acute renal failure, and respiratory failure.Join a dynamic ICU environment ideal for nurses who value variety, high-acuity care, and opportunities to educate patients and families with complex needs.Additional areas of support include the Critical Care Float Pool, staffed by experienced ICU nurses who float across all adult ICUs at University Hospital, including Neuro ICU, TLC (medical/surgical/trauma intensive care), Burn ICU, and CVCT ICU, as well as select IMC units as operationally needed.Facilitate and conduct onboarding and continued professional development for primarily experienced inpatient nurses across assigned critical care areas, including support for specialized and extended orientation pathways.Collaborate across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs supporting critical care nursing practice.Participate in system-wide initiatives, new nurse orientation, and organization-wide competency-based education, partnering with leadership, CNSs, nurse residency educators, and fellow NESs.Bring your clinical expertise; three (3) years of ICU nursing experience and nursing education experience are highly preferred.Pay:Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.Salary is prorated based on FTE.Pay range on posting is based on both job title pay ranges combined, see specific ranges for each position title below:RN-Nursing Educator Pay Range: $90,552-$135,784Nursing Education Specialist Pay Range: $97,764-$146,646Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.At UW Health, you will have: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.Qualifications: Please note there are two job titles with different qualifications listed below.RN-Nursing Educator:Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree (BSN) RequiredMust obtain Master's degree in Nursing in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start date in this position RequiredNursing Education Specialist:Master's Degree in Nursing RequiredMaster's Degree in Nursing Education PreferredWork Experience:RN-Nursing Educator:Three (3) years of relevant nursing experience RequiredPrevious experience as a nursing educator PreferredFive (5) years of relevant nursing experience Preferred Experience in an academic medical center PreferredNursing Education Specialist:3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position specific patient population Preferred3 years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in clinical setting PreferredLicenses & Certifications: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 RequiredBasic Life Support BLS/CPR certification Upon Hire RequiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months RequiredNational certification in relevant specialty PreferredOur Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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.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.Job Description - Nursing Education Specialist Job Description - RN Nursing EducatorUW Hospital and Clinics benefits UW Health Job ID #45842. Posted job title: Nursing Education Specialist / RN-Nursing Educator- Cardiac ICU and Critical Care FloatAbout UW HealthUW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We're made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region's largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation's highly regarded medical schools. BenefitsHoliday PayVision benefitsContinuing EducationSick payDental benefitsLife insuranceDiscount programPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsMedical benefits