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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient & Inpatient Surgical Oncology

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 4-10 hour shifts, Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:00 am and 4:00 pm. Hours may vary based on operational needs in the department.

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:

  • Provide comprehensive care to surgical oncology patients with varying acuity and diagnoses, in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide consistent high-quality care to our patients.
  • Perform procedures such as: suture and drain removal, seroma aspiration, and wound care.
  • Participate in daily rounding and collaborate with attending physician and residents in order to adjust plans of care.

Education

Minimum –

  • 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 –

  • If Nurse Practitioner: Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND active board certification as a NP in Adult; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care;

Emergency; Family; Gerontology.

  • If Physician Assistant: Active PA license in State of Wisconsin 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 AND
  • CPR certification.

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.

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UW Medical Foundation benefits

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will offer comprehensive care to surgical oncology patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, working closely within a multidisciplinary health team. Responsibilities include performing minor procedures like suture and drain removal, seroma aspiration, and wound care, while participating in daily rounding with attending physicians and residents.

Requirements

Applicants must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner (with a Master's or Doctorate) or Physician Assistant (with a Bachelor's or Master's) licensed in the State of Wisconsin, holding relevant board certifications. All candidates require an active DEA license or the ability to obtain one, along with current CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Suture RemovalCollaborative WorkMultidisciplinary TeamInpatient CareOutpatient Care

Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 58% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Oncology jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in oncology (np)ranked against 287 Oncology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOncology median $139k (middle half $128k–$159k)283 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 58% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Oncology pay trend+5.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (287 Oncology (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient & Inpatient Surgical Oncology at UW Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Oncology (NP) — ranked against 287 active Oncology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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5
$130k-145k
4
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10
$160k-175k
3
$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Oncology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 287 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.