Job Summary
Join our Team at University Health Services (UHS) as a Float Registered Nurse
University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Registered Nurse to support both our Community Health and Primary Care Clinics. This unique role offers the opportunity to practice across a variety of settings, combining direct patient care with public health initiatives that support the health and well-being of UW-Madison students.
In this dynamic position, you will provide services such as allergy injections, travel consultations, campus outreach, and health promotion activities, while also supporting primary care through triage, patient education, and clinical care coordination.
Schedule
This is a full-time, on-site position located at University Health Services, 333 East Campus Mall, Madison, Wisconsin. The position works Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some Wednesdays beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer immunizations and travel vaccines in accordance with CDC and UHS protocols
- Conduct and interpret Tuberculosis (TB) screenings
- Administer allergy injections and monitor for adverse reactions
- Conduct travel health consultations and provide evidence-based recommendations
- Provide telephone triage and nursing assessment
- Deliver direct patient care and nursing interventions
- Develop and implement patient education plans
- Support communicable disease response, case management, and prevention efforts
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
- Participate in health promotion and outreach initiatives across the UW-Madison campus
Key Job Responsibilities
- Educates patients and their support systems on how to manage conditions and to promote the health and well-being of patients and those around them
- Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- Evaluates current care plans, completes assessments, develops specialized treatment plans, documents medical activity, and analyzes patient data and results to help diagnosis and treat illnesses and diseases
- Participates in medical research as needed in collaboration with medical professionals and internal and external stakeholders
- Provides care to individuals within a specialized area of medicine to ensure physical and mental well-being
- May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
Department
University Health Services, Medical Services
At UHS our mission is to promote, protect, and improve student health and wellbeing. UHS employees are dedicated to providing high-quality medical, mental health, prevention and wellness services for UW-Madison students. These efforts contribute to students learning, leading and thriving in a healthy community. Learn more about us at uhs.wisc.edu
UHS Medical Services provides high quality medical services to UW-Madison students with specialties in primary care, gynecology, sexual health, travel medicine, allergy and immunization, and physical therapy. Our clinicians also provide a wide range of preventative care in support of the UHS overarching mission of promoting students' academic and personal success through an integrated model of medical, mental health, and prevention activities and services.
Compensation
The minimum salary for this position is $72,800. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.
UW is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) programs.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin
- Valid BLS CPR certification or able to obtain prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with experience coordinating care and services across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience working in a variety of clinical settings, such as primary care, community health, public health, or ambulatory care
- Experience independently assessing patient needs and implementing care plans in accordance with established nursing protocols
Education
- Associate degree in nursing, required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, preferred
How to Apply
Click the appropriate option in the Apply Now box to start the application process. You will be required to log in or create an account to continue.
Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.
- Cover letter (required)
- Resume (required)
References will be requested of final candidates.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 13, 2026. The position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the Unites States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information
Karin Butikofer, karin.butikofer@wisc.edu 608-890-2860
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