Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity — University Hospital, Madison, WI. Join a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma center for a 13-week travel RN assignment and make an impact in post-anesthesia care.

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin as a PACU Registered Nurse and make a difference in patient care at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated facility in Madison! This travel PACU nurse assignment is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment at University Hospital, located in the vibrant city of Madison (zip code 53792). Madison is known for its beautiful lakes, lively downtown, and welcoming community, making it a wonderful place to live and work during your travel nurse assignment.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,120 - $2,230 per week
• Location: Madison, WI 53792 — Madison nursing jobs, Wisconsin travel RN
• Setting: University Hospital – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery Room
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse / Travel RN)
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day/Evening, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts (rotating start times between 6:30am and 10:30am)
• Hours per Week: 40
• On-Call: No regular call requirement (occasional need to stay past shift end to finish schedule)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact license from permanent address state (must be in hand at submission) — travel nurse licensure
• BLS & ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years in PACU/recovery (ambulatory setting experience preferred) — PACU RN, post-anesthesia care nurse
• Epic EMR / Epic charting experience required (preferred within the last 12 months)
• Basic arrhythmia/telemetry experience required; must pass a telemetry test prior to start
• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center required — perioperative and trauma nursing experience preferred
• Ability to float to other units as needed (flexible travel RN)
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Key Responsibilities (PACU Nurse / Recovery Room RN)

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-anesthesia care to patients undergoing outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures — PACU nurse duties
• Care for patients after GI and bronchoscopy procedures and manage fast-track ambulatory recovery
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation, manage central/PICC lines, and provide airway assessment and management
• Interpret and communicate lab values, administer blood products, and manage pain control including PCA pumps
• Perform pre-op assessments, patient/family education, medication administration, and discharge planning goals
• Document all care accurately using Epic EMR (Epic charting experience required)
• Float to other units and locations within the organization as needed to meet staffing requirements
• Participate in orientation, competency testing, and a required telemetry exam prior to start

Why Madison? Madison offers a unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, with access to lakes, parks, and a thriving arts and food scene. Enjoy your travel nurse assignment in a city consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. — great for travel RNs and PACU nurses seeking Wisconsin nursing jobs.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) — travel assignment at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Click Apply or contact our recruiter to learn more about this PACU travel RN opportunity. Join our healthcare team today!

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