Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $91K-147K per year

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 4, 2026

Job Description:

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in MADISON, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: OR - Operating Room - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Description: Work Schedule: Join our inpatient operating room nursing staff at University Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or a RN-Nurse Specialist! 100% FTE salaried position scheduled to typically work weekdays, 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 onsite at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable Advance your professional nursing career at the 1 WI hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or a RN-Nurse Specialist! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: - Provide clinical expertise and clinical nursing practice support to inpatient operating room nursing staff at University Hospital. - The inpatient operating room (IP OR) offers a robust, challenging, and gratifying work environment. Nursing staff in the OR care for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures and support Level 1 Traumas, transplants, lifesaving limb procedures, oncologic surgery, robotic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, otolaryngology, plastics, gynecology, urology, among many others. - The OR is made up of 25 standard operating rooms, an intraoperative MRI suite, two neurosurgery/interventional radiology hybrid operating rooms, and one vascular hybrid operating room. - These operating rooms house cutting edge technology that allow teams to provide state of the art care to a vast array of patients. Teams in the OR harness technology, including two Da Vinci Robots, to serve patients with the best that the art and science of surgery has to offer. - The OR provides opportunities for evidence-based practice and involvement in quality improvement initiatives through collaborative decision making. - The OR has implemented Team STEPPS, which is a series of strategies endorsed by the American Hospital Association to improve teamwork and communication. - As part of a multidisciplinary team, nurses in the inpatient operating room address acute and chronic disease processes with impressive technology and surgical intervention. Together with partners in surgery, anesthesia, and surgical technology, nurses in the operating room truly provide Remarkable Healthcare. - Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations. The team requires a great deal of clinical skill, knowledge and logistical support; patients may be complex, therefore, a minimum of three (3) years of specific intra-operative/operating room nursing experience is strongly preferred. Leadership experience is also highly preferred. Pay: - Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position. - Salary is prorated based on FTE. - Pay range listed is based on both job title pay ranges combined. - Relocation 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-Nurse Specialist: - Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) Required - Must obtain Master's degree in Nursing or doctoral degree (DNP) in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start date in the Nurse Specialist position Required - Clinical Nurse Specialist: - Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required - Master's Degree or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus Preferred Work Experience - RN-Nurse Specialist: - 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required - Previous experience as a nurse specialist and/or nurse working in an expanded role Preferred - Experience in an academic medical center Preferred - Clinical Nurse Specialist: - 2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required - 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred - Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist Preferred - Experience in an academic medical center Preferred Licenses & Certifications - Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required - Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required - CNS certification Preferred - Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred Our 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. Click on links below to view both job titles: Job Description - Clinical Nurse SpecialistJob Description - Nurse Specialist UW Hospital and Clinics benefits UW Health Job ID 44529. Posted job title: Nurse Specialist / RN-Nurse Specialist - Surgical Services About UW Health UW 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. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits

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