Pediatric PACU RN
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 17 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shifts: Day/Evening/Night options
• Shift patterns include:

  • 2 shifts of 8 hours plus 2 shifts of 10 hours, or
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours
• Start times: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, or 10:30 AM
• Workdays: Monday through Friday
• Weekday on-call responsibility from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• PM rotation required every 10-12 weeks, working until 11:00 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric PACU (Post Anesthetic Care) experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Testing

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Telemetry testing:

  • Pediatric Telemetry test required for all pediatric inpatient units (NICU, PICU, Pediatric unit)
  • Testing must be completed through the designated LMS platform before start date
  • Candidates have up to 3 attempts with remediation required after 2nd failure
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID form required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monitored monthly
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines
• Physical exam recommended to meet agency standards (not facility-mandated)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of Tdap vaccination (one dose from adulthood) required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella):

  • 2 doses of MMR vaccine or positive titers required
  • Medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Varicella:

  • 2 doses of vaccine or positive titer required
  • Medical or religious exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or documented declination required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (09/22 – 04/13)
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required if working in Microbiology department

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Signed acknowledgment of pass/fail testing for Telemetry exam
• References: 2 clinical references within last 3 years (agency standard)
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• All certifications must be current and issued by the American Heart Association where applicable
• Strict deadlines apply for Telemetry testing and certification renewals
• Facility-specific forms and waivers for vaccine exemptions must be completed and approved as required

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with a mix of shift lengths and requires specialized pediatric PACU experience and certifications. Compliance with extensive background, health, and competency requirements is mandatory.