Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,276 per week in Madison, WI

Job Opportunity – Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 8/10/12 hour shifts between 7:00pm-7:30am or 11:00pm-7:30am with flexibility. Monday-Friday OR Sunday-Thursday with no on-call required.

Highlights:

• Provide independent peri-anesthetic management for complex pediatric surgical and procedural patients in a comprehensive children's hospital
• Work with a varied case load including inpatient and outpatient populations across all pediatric age groups (neonates through adolescents)
• Join a Magnet-designated facility recognized for specialized pediatric care with Level One Pediatric Trauma Center designation
• Epic electronic medical record system with 24 hours of orientation provided
• Daily census of approximately 25 patients with extensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Patient ratio experience of 1:1 with Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license (pending Wisconsin license accepted with submission)
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric PACU experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Must successfully pass telemetry competency test prior to start date with strict passing criteria
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside 50 miles or more from facility

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Management of pediatric patients across all age groups and acuity levels
• Expertise in airway assessment, extubation, and placement of oral/nasal airways
• Proficiency in post-operative care including pain management, PCA pump management, and post-epidural management
• Experience with central line care, arterial line management, blood product administration, and IV vasopressors
• Competency in dysrhythmia recognition and management, emergency medications, and ABG interpretation
• Familiarity with wide range of surgical specialties including neuro/spine, orthopedic, ENT, general surgery, and more
• Strong assessment skills for circulation checks, ventilated patient care, and end-tidal CO2 monitoring

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art pediatric facility known for its expert clinical care and warm, healing environment designed specifically for children and their families. You'll collaborate with nationally recognized pediatric specialists and university faculty while providing critical post-anesthesia care to Wisconsin's most vulnerable pediatric patients. The comprehensive interdisciplinary support and flexible scheduling options create an environment where nursing professionals can excel in their specialty while maintaining work-life balance.