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Madison, Wisconsin

Certified Nurse Midwife

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$116k-$162k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join our large team of 17 Certified Nurse Midwives providing obstetric and gynecologic care in 5 outpatient clinic locations in Madison. Our midwives see patients and families throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period, and also provide full-scope GYN care including contraceptive care, STI treatment, abnormal uterine bleeding, and preventative GYN care.

Learn More About the Team

Work Schedule: Work schedule varies with mix of outpatient clinic Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and inpatient coverage of OB triage from 7a-7p Monday- Friday, daily postpartum rounding and supporting primary labor CNM 7a-7p, and daily staffing labor & delivery from 7a-7p or 7p-7a. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be Part of Something Remarkable

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

We Are Seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife To

  • Provide care for a diverse community of women at several different clinics in our area, including a federally funded health care center.
  • Provide inpatient care to obstetrical patients in triage, labor, birth, and postpartum
  • Be part of a team who strives to provide outstanding patient- and family- centered care.
  • Provide clinic coverage on an as needed basis.

Education

  • Minimum - Master’s degree in Nurse Midwifery

Licenses and Certifications

  • RN licenses in State of Wisconsin
  • Nurse Midwife license in State of Wisconsin
  • Advanced Practice Prescriber license in State of Wisconsin
  • Certification from the American College of Nurse Midwifery

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.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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UW Medical Foundation benefits

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care across multiple outpatient clinics and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include managing labor and delivery, postpartum rounding, and providing full-scope reproductive health services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Nurse Midwifery and possess active RN, Nurse Midwife, and Advanced Practice Prescriber licenses in Wisconsin. Certification from the American College of Nurse Midwifery is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Obstetric carePostpartum carePatient-centered careAdvanced practice nursingClinical assessmentPreventative care

OB/GYN — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

UW Health ranks #7 of 12 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 62% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 17 employers

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$140k-160k
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$160k-180k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
25%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Ob/gyn (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 149 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k≈ 3.7× 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

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
CME allowance