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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Case Manager- Emergency Department

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84k-$126k

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

100% FTE, Four 10 hour shifts, 10:00am – 8:00pm with weekend and holiday rotation. You will be working onsite at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Emergency Department Nurse (RN) Case Manager:

  • Utilize your Emergency Department nursing experience and skills in enhancing the care of our patients
  • 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, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work!
  • 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.

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
  • BLS Required upon hire
  • 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 Clinic Benefits

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Case Manager will utilize clinical expertise to assess patient needs and facilitate appropriate discharge planning within the Emergency Department. They will ensure optimal patient care by coordinating resources and maintaining an understanding of medical necessity and level of care.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Collaboration

Emergency Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 55% have no call, 80% 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).

What does the Nurse Case Manager market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Case Manager listings in Wisconsin146 active5,773 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 55% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin Registered Nurse listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 1% offer loan repayment146 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Case Manager Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$95k
4
$95k-110k
7
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
2
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
11%
CME allowance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$65.7-$75.7/hr
#2

Registered Nurse - Case Manager w/sign-on bonus - 5403

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$125k-$156k
#3

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$60-$67/hr
#4

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$62-$65/hr
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Nurse Case Manager listings

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

  • Includes weekends
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About UW Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits
Employee Wellbeing Department
Acuity-based staffing ratios

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k≈ 5.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,837/mo≈ 26% 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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.