PreOp/Pediatric PACU RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,351/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care603 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PreOp/Pediatric PACU role at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of recent acute care experience and Epic proficiency.
Details
- PreOp/Pre-Post surgical unit within a Level I Trauma teaching hospital
- Patient ratio of 1:2-3
- Day/evening shifts, Monday-Friday, mostly 8-hour shifts with rotating start times between 6:30am-10:30am
- May be required to stay past scheduled end time to complete the day's caseload
- Floating required as needed
- Uses Epic EMR
- Involves pre/post-operative care including pre-op assessment, education, and discharge instructions
- Cases span general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, and endo/laparoscopic procedures
Requirements
- Active WI or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
- Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center experience required
- Epic charting experience required, ideally within the past 12 months
- Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line care, chest tube management, and airway assessment
- Must pass a telemetry exam with strict criteria (adult and pediatric rhythm identification) prior to start, allowing up to three attempts
- References are not required for consideration
Additional Information
- Located at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
- Responsibilities include pre-op assessments, medication reconciliation, EKG/ECG acquisition, obtaining consents, and post-op discharge planning
- Administers and monitors procedural sedation, emergency medications, and reversal agents
- Works with various anesthesia types including general, MAC, spinal, and nerve blocks
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
- First-time travelers are not considered for this position
- Parking permit required if parking onsite, though bus and park & ride options are available
Facility
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
4 nurses recommend working with University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

- Short Term Acute Care
- 603 beds
Employer
American Traveler
84 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Ms. Sebrona! She stayed close by and did her very best to get my foot in the door as a first time traveler! I appreciate her so much!!!
Cons
None
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Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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