Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse – Travel RN Assignment in Madison, Wisconsin

Travel Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse job in Madison, Wisconsin—bring your pediatric recovery room expertise to a high-acuity, collaborative team offering 12-hour nights and competitive weekly pay.

Overview

Join a dynamic pediatric perioperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team in Madison, WI, a vibrant capital city known for its scenic lakes, strong healthcare community, and welcoming Midwest atmosphere. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys providing compassionate, high-acuity care for pediatric patients in a fast-paced clinical setting.

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse to deliver safe, independent peri-anesthetic care for a diverse surgical and procedural patient population. This role offers the opportunity to work with children and families while supporting excellent recovery outcomes in a well-organized healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Position: Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Assignment / Travel RN
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Duration: 17 weeks
• Start Date: 8/31/2026
• End Date: 12/28/2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Schedule Notes: Flexible evening/night coverage with no on-call requirement listed; weekday and Sunday–Thursday coverage may apply

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Pediatric PACU or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit experience
• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• BLS and PALS certification from AHA only
• Epic charting experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty being submitted
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Ability to pass a telemetry exam prior to start
• Willingness to float as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide independent peri-anesthetic management for complex pediatric surgical and procedural patients
• Deliver high-quality PACU nursing care for inpatient and outpatient pediatric populations
• Monitor recovery status, airway function, pain levels, circulation, and discharge readiness
• Support a varied case load while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and excellent clinical outcomes
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology, and pediatric healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care
• Respond appropriately to telemetry findings and follow unit protocols
• Adapt to flexible night scheduling and unit needs as assigned

Apply now for this Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse travel nursing opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional pediatric care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.