PACU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN with recent acute care and Epic experience for day/evening shifts and floating requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Universal Care Center (UCC) at a hospital setting
• Cares for preoperative and postoperative surgical patients, including both inpatient and outpatient status
• 48-room unit utilized for Emergency Department, Radiology, and Pre/Post Op patients
• PACU has 14 recovery bays
• Day/evening shifts Monday through Friday, with 8 or 10-hour shifts scheduled between 5:00 - 20:30
• Travelers are first to float as needed, with possible assignment to multiple units or locations
• Assist with both pre-op and Phase II post-op nursing duties including prepping, recovery, pain management, and discharge teaching
• Responsible for comprehensive perioperative nursing care for surgical patients
• Floating to different departments and locations may be required to fulfill contract
• Free parking available onsite

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license valid from permanent address state
• Minimum two years acute care experience within the last three years required
• Recent PACU or recovery room nursing experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• Epic charting system experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Basic arrhythmia experience required and must pass a telemetry test prior to start
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the work site

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts