Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,502 per week in Madison, WI

Job Opportunity – Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: October 26, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day/Evening shifts with rotating start times between 6:30am - 10:30am. Primarily 8-hour shifts with some 10-hour shifts. May require flexibility to stay past scheduled shift to complete the day's surgical schedule. No weekend coverage required.

Highlights:

• Work at a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center ranked as Wisconsin's top hospital
• Epic charting system in a state-of-the-art perioperative environment
• Manage 2-3 patients in both Phase I PACU and Pre-Op settings
• Comprehensive case mix including general surgery, orthopedics, plastics, ENT, ophthalmology, and trauma cases
• Monday-Friday schedule with two pre-approved time-off periods available
• No call or weekend requirements

Requirements:

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in perioperative nursing
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• CCRN certification strongly preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Must successfully complete telemetry competency exam with strict passing criteria (80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Must reside 50+ miles from facility
• Floating to other units as needed

Essential Skills:

• Pre-operative assessment, education, and medication administration
• Phase I and Phase II recovery care
• Airway management and conscious sedation monitoring
• Central line, PICC line, and chest tube management
• Blood product administration and anticoagulation therapy
• Pain assessment with PCA pump management
• Emergency medication administration and reversal agents
• Proficiency with nerve blocks, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and procedural sedation

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a nationally recognized academic medical center that serves as a leading teaching institution and referral center. This Magnet-designated facility offers exposure to complex surgical cases across multiple specialties while maintaining a Monday-Friday schedule that supports work-life balance. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team committed to excellence in perioperative patient care within one of the nation's top-ranked healthcare systems.