RN - Helicopter Critical Care Transport at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

90% FTE, day/night shift, 3 - 12 hour shifts per week. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will float between Janesville, Mineral Point and Portage, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Every minute counts when caring for critically ill or injured patients of all ages.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Provide emergency critical care and hospital-level care either from the scene of an accident or transporting inter-facility from hospital to hospital.
• Make a huge difference in the outcome of patients, while partnering with EMS, outside hospitals, and your team to transport the patient to a higher level of care.
• Spend time working in a truly dynamic environment that is always changing and never predictable.
• Work as a one-on-one partner with an attending emergency medicine physician.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• 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.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of recent experience in air medical transport or three (3) years of recent experience in ICU Required
• 5 years experience in an Emergency Department Required
• 5 years of combined ED and ICU experience Required
• Patient transport experience Preferred
• Air medical transport experience Preferred
• EMS experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing requirements Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC), or Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Flight RN (CFRN), Certified Transport RN (CTRN), Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), or Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire. CFRN and CTRN must be obtained by calendar year 2025 Upon Hire Required

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. 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.

Job Description

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