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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Case Manager, Coordinated Care

Registered NurseIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84k-$126k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

100% FTE, day shift, Monday - Friday, 3-4 weekends per year with a holiday rotation. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We Are Seeking a Nurse (RN) Case Manager

  • Bring a strong clinical background, case management experience and well-developed assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Assist with anticipating the discharge needs of post-surgical patients to ensure timely discharge and access to the best possible resources
  • Have an understanding of medical necessity, level of care and patient status (inpatient vs outpatient).
  • Knowledge of community resources such as transportation, skilled nursing facilities or home health agencies.
  • Enjoy learning, asking questions, and working within a collaborative team environment.

At UW Health, You Will Have

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family 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 reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Required
  • Master's Degree Master’s degree in Nursing or healthcare related field Preferred

Work Experience

  • 3 years Three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience. Required
  • Recent experience as a hospital-based Nurse Case Manager 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 Upon Hire Required
  • ACMA certification as a Case Manager Preferred

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 Hospital and Clinics benefits

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Case Manager will assess and anticipate the discharge needs of post-surgical patients to ensure timely transitions and access to appropriate resources. They will also evaluate medical necessity and patient status while working within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Discharge planningCollaboration

Case Management — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 53% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Case Manager, Coordinated Care at UW Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Case Manager — ranked against 2,789 active Nurse Case Manager listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Nurse Case Manager Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 16 employers

6
<$90k
7
$90k-105k
9
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
1
$162k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
15%
CME allowance
8%
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$61.21-$78/hr
#2

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Elevance Health · St. Louis, Missouri

$90k-$134k
#3

Case Manager Registered Nurse

$61k-$130k
#4

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$61k-$130k
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Nurse Case Manager listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,789 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo≈ 23% 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
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness options
Acuity based staffing ratios
Shared governance