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 with 8, 10, or 12-hour options. Shift times include 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 requirements.
Highlights:
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13-17 week assignment at a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center
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Work with a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center serving patients from across the region
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Epic charting system utilized throughout the facility
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Magnet-designated facility offering specialized care in a healing-centered environment
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Flexible scheduling options with evening and night shifts available
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years of pediatric PACU experience required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license (pending Wisconsin license accepted with submission)
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BLS and PALS certifications from American Heart Association (AHA) only
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Previous travel nursing experience required
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Level I Trauma Center experience required
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Must successfully pass telemetry examination prior to assignment start (80% passing score with specific criteria for lethal rhythm identification)
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Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility location
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Prior charge experience preferred
Clinical Competencies:
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Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery experience
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Management of pediatric patients across all age groups (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults)
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Airway management including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement
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Central line and arterial line management
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Blood product administration and IV vasopressor management
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Care of ventilated patients and external ventricular drain management
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Post-operative care for varied surgical specialties including neuro, ortho/spine, ENT, general surgery, and robotics
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PCA pump management and pain assessment protocols
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Dysrhythmia recognition and emergency medication administration
Facility Details:
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Daily census of approximately 25 patients
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24 hours of orientation provided
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State-of-the-art pediatric facility with nationally recognized specialists
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Collaborative environment with university-affiliated medical professionals
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Floating to other units required as needed
Vaccination Requirements:
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Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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COVID-19 vaccine not required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a premier pediatric facility known for expert care delivered in a warm, healing-focused environment specifically designed to enhance patient recovery. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive peri-anesthetic management for complex surgical and procedural cases across diverse pediatric populations, making a meaningful impact on children and families during critical moments of care.
