Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
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, with 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 (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 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 facility’s LMS system before start date
  • Candidates have up to 3 attempts with remediation required after 2nd failure
• Annual renewal and verification of certifications required as per facility policy

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID form mandatory
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monitored monthly
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening required per agency standards
• Physical exam and immunization documentation required (see Health Requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of Tdap vaccination (one dose from adulthood) required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• 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
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required if working in Microbiology department

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet facility specifications (passport-style, no selfies, solid background)
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Telemetry Testing
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

Notes for Candidates

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Telemetry test is mandatory and must be passed before starting
• Facility requires strict adherence to background and health compliance policies
• Candidates must be prepared for on-call duties and PM rotations as scheduled

This position offers a specialized pediatric PACU nursing role with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements, ideal for experienced pediatric PACU RNs licensed in Wisconsin or with a compact license.