Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care - $2,710 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Recovery Room Pediatrics (PACU PEDS) Nurse in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized peri-anesthetic management for complex pediatric surgical and procedural patients in a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center. The position requires delivering compassionate and expert care across a variety of pediatric cases in a state-of-the-art facility.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 48 hours per week, starting 08/31/2026
• Required Qualifications: WI Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact RN license, at least 2 years of pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, BLS and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association, Epic electronic charting system experience, valid pediatric trauma experience, Telemetry testing with passing criteria to be completed before start.
• Preferred Qualifications: Inpatient RN experience, prior charge nurse experience, community hospital exposure, trauma level II experience, travel experience.
• Additional Information: The role involves independent peri-anesthetic management of pediatric patients, including advanced airway assessment, port management, arterial line management, blood product administration, ventilated patient care, central line care, chest tube management, and other complex procedures. Travelers may be required to float as needed, adhering to the local rule of 50 miles from the facility.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1295519. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Recovery Room Pediatrics

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus