Nurse Case Manager- Emergency Department
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.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Case Manager listings in Wisconsin | 146 active | 5,773 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 55% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin Registered Nurse listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 1% offer loan repayment146 active listings, Nov 2026 |
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