RN-CTL/Charge Nurse - Adult Cardiac Cath Lab and EP Lab

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, day/evening shift. Operational hours of the Cath Lab/EP lab are 6:00am to 7:00pm. Required on-call responsibilities for off hours will include weekends and holidays with a 30-minute response time. We offer a competitive starting pay; relevant work experience will be considered. Hours may vary depending on department need. You will primarily work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. 

Description:

Be part of something remarkable

Make a difference in a nationally recognized cardiac program! Join UW Health’s high-performing Cardiac Catheterization Lab at University Hospital—rated high performing in cardiology by U.S. News & World Report—where advanced technology, research, and expert care come together.

As a Charge Nurse/Care Team Leader, you’ll be more than a nurse—you’ll be a front-line clinical leader supporting complex cardiovascular procedures, guiding daily operations, and mentoring a highly skilled team. Preferred candidates must have a minimum of two years of cardiac cath lab nursing experience and a passion for advancing patient care through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Team Lead/Charge Nurse to:

• Be an integral leader within a high-performing, multidisciplinary cardiac catheterization team delivering exceptional care to patients ranging from young adult to geriatric undergoing complex cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
• Provide expert clinical care for acutely ill patients while serving as a trusted clinical resource and role model for staff in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Lead daily operations as charge nurse, supporting patient flow, staffing, and care coordination while promoting a culture of patient- and family-centered care.
• Collaborate with leadership on hiring, patient experience initiatives, shared governance activities, and quality improvement efforts that drive practice excellence and innovation.
• Advance nursing practice by integrating evidence-based care, supporting education and skill development, and participating in research and clinical advancements shaping the future of cardiology care.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and therapies, including structural heart interventions, TAVR, MitraClip, ablations and minimally invasive procedures in a nationally recognized cath lab program.
• Preferred candidates will have inpatient ICU-level nursing experience and 2+ years of cardiac cath lab experience.

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.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing Preferred

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
• Cardiovascular Laboratory- ACLS within 180 Days Required
• National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

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