Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Trauma

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho Trauma for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Ortho Trauma - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Description /n Work Schedule: /n 80% FTE, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at the University Hospital located in Madison, WI. /n Be part of something remarkable! /n Join the 1 hospital in Wisconsin! /n We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: /n /n - Support the outpatient practice of our trauma surgeons and APPs who address orthopedic based trauma cases. /n - Provide nursing support to our patients who seek care at the UW Health Ortho Trauma Clinic at University Hospital. /n - Perform telephone and MyChart triage, in-basket management, care coordination and patient education. /n - Be part of a team of world-class Orthopedics nurses and clinical staff specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Rehab Medicine, Spine Medicine and Sports Medicine. /n /n At UW Health, you will have: /n /n - 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 (for positions 60% FTE and higher). /n - Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. /n - Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. /n - Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. /n - A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice. /n - A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. /n - Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. /n - The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. /n /n/n Qualifications/n/n/n /n /n - Graduate of school of nursing Required /n - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred /n /n /n /n Work Experience/n /n /n /n - 6 months of RN experience Required /n - Relevant RN experience Preferred /n /n /n /n Licenses & Certifications/n /n /n /n - Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required /n - CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required /n - Applicable clinical certification Preferred /n /n /n/n/n Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging/n/n/n 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./n/n /n 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. /n /n/n Job Description/n/n/n UW Hospital and Clinics benefits/n/n/n /n/n/n UW Health Job ID 42964. Posted job title: RN – Ambulatory, Orthopedics/Trauma 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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