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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Inpatient Medical Oncology

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$112k-$157k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100%, day shift working Monday – Friday for 8 – 10 hour shifts. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be Part of Something Remarkable

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

  • Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of oncology patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.
  • Oversee treatment infusions and supportive care needs.
  • Manage independent inpatient clinical practice and coverage for collaborating physicians as part of the inpatient oncology consult team.
  • Perform initial consult history and physical, develop, manage and modify treatment plans of patients with acute health problems.
  • Participate in daily rounding and collaborate with attending or consulting team to adjust plans of care.

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.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth 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

Education

  • If Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program.
  • If Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited PA Program.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum – State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure

If Nurse Practitioner*

  • Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
  • Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Adult/Gero Acute Care or Adult/Gero Primary Care.

If Physician Assistant*

  • Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
  • Active PA board certification

All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have*:

  • Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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.

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.

Job Description

UW Medical Foundation benefits

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive health assessments and manage treatment plans for oncology patients in an inpatient setting. They will also participate in daily rounding and collaborate with the oncology consult team to provide high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree for Nurse Practitioners or a Bachelor's/Master's for Physician Assistants from an accredited program. Candidates are required to have active Wisconsin licensure, board certification in their area of practice, and an active DEA license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningInpatient careInfusion managementCollaboration

Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 66% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Inpatient Medical Oncology at UW Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Oncology (NP) — ranked against 281 active Oncology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution19 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Oncology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 281 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits eligibility
Referral bonus