PreOp Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: PreOp Registered Nurse

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

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Day/Evening shifts, 10 hours each (8:30 AM – 8:30 PM)

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance and Screening Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID Form (state-mandated)
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Education verification as applicable
• Physical exam (collected to meet agency standard, not facility required)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray with questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers, with medical/religious exemptions accepted
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer, with exemptions accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
  • Other vaccines or declinations as required by specific departments

Testing and Competency Exams

• Telemetry Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required before start and updated annually
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Remediation and retesting process in place for Telemetry exams (up to 3 attempts allowed)

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Signed acknowledgment of Joint Commission Training Safety Manual
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required
• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Telemetry test is mandatory and must be passed before starting the assignment.
• All certifications must be current and issued by the American Heart Association where applicable.
• Strict compliance with background checks and health documentation is required before start date.

This position offers a structured 13-week travel contract with a focus on pre/post-operative nursing care in a hospital setting, requiring solid clinical experience, Epic system proficiency, and compliance with rigorous health and safety standards.