Job Description

Work Schedule

90% FTE, Evening/night shift with a weekend and holiday rotation. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

• Additional components of compensation may include:
• Shift differentials: $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked
• Overtime

Be part of something remarkable

Make a difference at the #1 hospital and the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin! Join our 41-bed Inpatient Hematology, Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant, and Palliative care unit, where compassion meets innovation!

As a Charge Nurse/Care Team Leader, you’ll be more than a nurse—you’ll be a front-line leader shaping exceptional patient care and supporting an extraordinary team.

We are seeking a Charge Nurse/Care Team Leader that will:

• Lead with Purpose: Serve as a trusted leader and resource for your team while caring for patients with complex, inspiring journeys.
• Impact Lives Every Day: Provide expert care for acutely ill patients, including those undergoing stem cell transplants, CAR T-cell therapy, and end-of-life care.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with management on hiring decisions, patient experience initiatives, and quality improvement projects that drive real change.
• Advance Your Expertise: Gain specialized knowledge through formal education in hematologic malignancies, oncologic emergencies, stem cell transplant, palliative care, and chemotherapy certification.
• Be Part of Something Bigger: Work with cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies and participate in research studies that shape the future of oncology care.

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. Full time benefits for part time work.
• 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.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
• 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 on day one of employment - 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.

Education

Preferred – Baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Work Experience

• 2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
• 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient unit Required
• 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred
• Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population Preferred

Licenses & 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 Required
• Current CPR/BLS certification Required
• National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Our commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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.

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.

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