PreOp Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: PreOp Registered Nurse

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Day/Evening shifts, Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts with rotating start times between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
• No on-call requirement; may need to stay past shift end to complete schedule.
• Provide care to patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures, inpatient and outpatient GI and Bronchoscopy procedures.
• Establish goals and strategies for patient discharge or continuing care needs for patients, families, and other care providers.
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Arrhythmia experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Licensure & Certifications

• Must hold a Wisconsin nursing license or a compact nursing license from permanent address state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, American Heart Association only.

Additional Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site.
• Must complete Telemetry testing and pass prior to start.
• Must complete required background checks and verifications as per state and facility standards.
• Must comply with facility-specific health and vaccination requirements (e.g., TB test, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or approved exemptions).
• Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate protocols.

Facility Highlights

• Magnet®-designated hospital, ranked as Wisconsin’s #1 hospital.
• Recognized as a leading teaching institution and referral center.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including criminal, caregiver screening, and education verification as applicable.
• Completion of facility-specific forms such as caregiver screening and state-mandated forms.
• Passing required competency exams including medication/pharmacology and telemetry tests.
• Annual renewal and compliance with certifications and competency exams.

Notes for Candidates

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating between units is expected based on staffing needs.
• Telemetry testing and remediation process is strict; candidates have up to 3 attempts with required remediation after the 2nd failure.
• Facility requires signed acknowledgment of safety manuals and pass/fail testing policies.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with PACU and acute care backgrounds who are comfortable working in a dynamic hospital environment with rotating shifts and floating responsibilities.