Job Opportunity – Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse – Wisconsin
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts with 8, 10, or 12-hour options. Shifts available 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM or 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM with flexibility. Monday through Friday OR Sunday through Thursday schedules available with no on-call requirement. Call coverage on weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Highlights:
- Provide peri-anesthetic care to complex pediatric surgical and procedural patients in a state-of-the-art children's hospital
- Work with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a Magnet-designated facility
- Manage diverse case load including neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults across multiple specialties
- Epic EMR system utilized throughout the facility
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- 24 hours of orientation provided with ongoing professional development opportunities
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of pediatric PACU experience required
- Previous travel experience required
- Acute care experience within the last 3 years in specialty required
- Wisconsin RN license or compact state RN license (pending Wisconsin license accepted with submission)
- Epic EMR experience required
- Current BLS and PALS certifications (American Heart Association only)
- Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start date (80% passing score required; 100% accuracy on lethal rhythms and 3rd-degree heart blocks)
- Level I Trauma Center experience required
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
- Willingness to float as needed
Patient Care Details:
- Patient age groups: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults
- Daily census approximately 25 patients
- Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery
- Comprehensive surgical specialties including ENT, orthopedic/spine, neurosurgery, general surgery, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, and gynecology
- Advanced skills utilized: ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, chest tube management, dysrhythmia recognition, IV vasopressor administration, and pain management protocols
Vaccination Requirements:
- COVID-19 vaccine not required
- Influenza vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center that combines expert clinical care with a warm, healing environment designed to enhance each child's recovery. This Magnet-designated facility serves as a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and features a Level IV NICU, offering you the opportunity to work alongside university-affiliated faculty and nationally recognized specialists while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families throughout the region.