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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PACU

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

Job Description

Work schedule: Day/Evening shifts, Monday to Friday, 8 or 10-hour shifts
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) hours: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Must have PACU/Recovery Room experience
Epic electronic health record experience required
Telemetry test must be passed prior to start

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Wisconsin
Minimum of 1 year of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, with experience within the last year
Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing requirements
Successful completion of Pass/Fail Testing including EKG and Medication exams

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background check within 90 days prior to start, including nationwide and state-specific searches
Education verification as applicable
Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
Physical exam (must meet agency standard)
Immunizations and health documents including:
- TB test or chest X-ray
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers
- Varicella vaccination or titer
- Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
- Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually)
- Other vaccines or declinations as required by department (e.g., Meningococcal for Microbiology)
Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment
Completion of required competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests
Telemetry testing and remediation process as required (strict testing deadlines and remediation steps apply)

Additional Notes

Two clinical references within the last 3 years are required
Employment application and annual skills checklist required
Wisconsin state-mandated caregiver screening and BID form must be completed prior to start
Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)

Prior Travel Experience

No explicit prior travel experience requirement stated

This position is ideal for experienced PACU Registered Nurses with strong clinical skills, Epic system proficiency, and the ability to pass required telemetry testing.

Facility

UW Health East Madison Hospital

4.2rating(21 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with UW Health East Madison Hospital

4.0rating

Pros

Friendly staff

Cons

Parking is far even after paying $130+ per month

Anonymous

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

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Review of UW Health East Madison Hospital on Jul 7, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care

Madison, WI

About

Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.

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