Nursing Education Specialist - Inpatient General Care Support and Float Pool

Work Schedule:

Bring your inpatient general care nursing expertise to UW Health as a Nursing Education Specialist! 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 located in Madison, WI with travel required as operationally needed.

Pay:

• Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.
• Salary is prorated based on FTE.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Be part of something remarkable

We are seeking an MSN or DNP prepared Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for Registered Nurses (RNs), Nursing Assistants (NAs), and Student Nurse Assistants (SNAs) across inpatient medical general care units and float pools within a Level I Trauma academic medical center.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs focused on general care and foundational clinical skills, supporting safe, high-quality patient care across diverse inpatient populations.
• Support a highly dynamic float pool environment, partnering with IMC educators to prepare staff who float across ~20 inpatient units, including general care and intermediate care. Also, support educational needs of the procedural RN teams, and virtual nursing models.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to align education with unit workflows, patient needs, and operational priorities, including high-throughput areas such as short stay, observation units and the internal discharge lounge.
• Serve as a clinical education resource, promoting competency validation, evidence-based practice, and consistency in care delivery across multiple units, including medical general care, float RN teams, and NA float pool/orientation programs.
• Participate in system-wide education initiatives and NES responsibilities; ideal candidates bring strong inpatient nursing experience and a passion for teaching in fast-paced, high-variability environments.

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.

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.