Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 10, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Dialysis for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Dialysis - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Description: Work Schedule: 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 with travel required throughout the Madison, WI area. Be part of something remarkable Join our team as a Nursing Education Specialist and work with MICU and Dialysis nurses in a Level 1 Trauma and academic medical center! We are seeking a MSN or DNP prepared Registered Nurse (RN) interested in a unique opportunity to support onboarding and professional development for UW Health’s MICU and Dialysis nursing teams: - Areas of support include a 16-bed state of the art Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) located in our brand-new tower (C2/5) at University Hospital with a tentative opening in early 2027. - MICU nurses provide care for patients with complex medical conditions including acute respiratory failure, sepsis, drug toxicity, liver failure, DKA, severe GI bleeds, and multi-system organ failure. - Advanced therapies include ECMO, CRRT, CAR-T cell therapy, and EKOS system therapy. - Additional areas of support include Hemodialysis nursing services caring for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease requiring intermittent and/or continuous dialysis across the lifespan (neonatal to geriatric). - Inpatient support includes the 9-bed dialysis unit at University Hospital in Madison, WI. - Support is also provided to dialysis nurses delivering inpatient services at University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, East Madison Hospital, Meriter Hospital, and the local VA Hospital. - Facilitate and conduct the initial onboarding and continued professional development of the nursing staff within their assigned areas of support. - Collaborate across departments to assist with curriculum and program development supporting nursing education at UW Health. - Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs. - Participate in system-wide initiatives and new nurse orientation. - Complete assigned NES responsibilities based on departmental needs. - Serve as a clinical education resource; ICU experience and dialysis experience including CRRT is highly preferred, along with experience in nursing education. 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 - Master's Degree in Nursing Required - Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Work Experience - 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 clinical setting Preferred - Relevant experience in primary and specialty clinic settings for NES candidates working in ambulatory areas 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 Upon Hire Required - Basic Life Support BLS/CPR certification Upon Hire Required - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months Required - National certification in relevant specialty 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. UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve. Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefits /n/n UW Health Job ID 44709. Posted job title: RN Dialysis 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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