Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Madison, WI

Must pass a telemetry examination prior to start (adult and pediatric components; passing score of 80% or higher with strict criteria for lethal rhythm identification; up to three attempts permitted under defined conditions). depending on scheduling and operational needs | On-call availability on weekends may be required based on operational needs (approximately 1-2 weekend call shifts during the assignment; shifts may be day or night).

Job ID: 903103
Job Title

Registered Nurse - PACU
Location

Madison, WI | Inpatient / Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4×10-hour shifts | Monday through Friday | Start times range between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. depending on scheduling and operational needs | On-call availability on weekends may be required based on operational needs (approximately 1-2 weekend call shifts during the assignment; shifts may be day or night)
Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care to varied surgical patient populations in a PACU setting
• Apply critical care skills to monitor and manage patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Float to other units as needed based on departmental requirements
• Utilize Epic electronic health record system for documentation and patient management
• Participate in telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation as required by the unit

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• AHA BLS certification required
• AHA ACLS certification required
• Minimum of two years of acute care inpatient RN experience within the last three years in the PACU specialty
• Critical care background required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass a telemetry examination prior to start (adult and pediatric components; passing score of 80% or higher with strict criteria for lethal rhythm identification; up to three attempts permitted under defined conditions)
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with diverse surgical patient populations across multiple service lines
• Familiarity with telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation in an inpatient setting
• Experience working in a Magnet-designated or academic medical center environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Magnet®-designated facility recognized as a leading hospital, teaching institution, and referral center
• Gain experience in a high-acuity, nationally recognized academic medical environment