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 available
• Shift length options: 8, 10, or 12 hours
• Typical hours between 7:30 AM and 11:00 PM
• On-call responsibility required
• Monday through Friday only
• Example shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:30 AM – 8:00 PM)

Required Qualifications

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

Testing and Competency Requirements

• Pediatric Telemetry Test (Pass/Fail) required before starting; must meet:

  • 80% overall score
  • 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
• Candidates allowed up to 3 attempts with remediation after 2nd failure
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication required annually
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration

Background and Compliance Checks

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, county, nationwide, and sex offender searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monthly thereafter
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening required within 90 days of start
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening required for clinical candidates per standard (not required annually)

Health and 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 or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; medical or religious exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and positive titer or facility-specific declination form required for direct patient care roles
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually (September 22 – April 13)
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required for certain departments (e.g., Microbiology)

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical) required before start
• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing
• References: 2 clinical references within last 3 years (Aya standard)
• Employment application required
• Annual skills checklist required
• Wisconsin BID form (state-mandated) must be completed promptly for caregiver screening

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Physical exam is not required by the facility but must be collected to meet Aya standard
• Fit mask testing completed onsite; no need to submit results
• Drug testing required only if working in Pharmacy Department (not applicable here)

This position offers a pediatric PACU travel nursing opportunity with a reputable healthcare facility in Wisconsin, requiring specialized pediatric perioperative care experience, relevant certifications, and compliance with state and facility-specific credentialing and health requirements.