Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,567 per week in Madison, WI

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day 4x10-Hour Hours per Shift: 10:00 a.m. The expected patient load includes a diverse surgical clientele including trauma, transplant, and general surgery cases.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day 4x10-Hour Hours per Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Experience: Minimum two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the specialty License: Registered Nurse (RN) license required Certifications: AHA ACLS and BLS required Must-Have: Experience working pre/post-operatively with varied surgical patient populations Critical care background required Epic experience required Traveler must pass Telemetry test prior to starting Description: This position involves day/evening shifts with a schedule of Monday through Friday. The start time will range between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. depending on operational needs. There may be an on-call requirement on weekends based on operational needs. On-call shifts may occur during the day or night. The traveler will be required to manage complex and varied surgical populations in the PACU. A therapeutic relationship will be developed to enable patients and families to comfortably verbalize their care requirements. Candidates must possess strong ICU/PACU experience and critical care competency. Specific skills required include end-tidal CO2 monitoring, airway assessment, arterial line management, and more. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and managing ventilated patients, administering blood products, and recognizing dysrhythmias. The role demands a comprehensive understanding of various surgical procedures and patient assessments. The expected patient load includes a diverse surgical clientele including trauma, transplant, and general surgery cases. The position requires teamwork with an interdisciplinary support staff, including respiratory services and pharmacy. Travelers are expected to float as needed throughout the duration of the assignment.