Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,428 per week in Madison, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Prime Staffing
Pay: $2,428 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

ID: 64170555 Shift: Day 4x10-Hour (10:00 - 18:30); Mid 4x10-Hour (13:00 - 23:30) Description: Day/Evening, 10 hr shifts, Monday through Friday role. The start time ranges between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., depending on scheduling and operational needs.There may be an on-call requirement on weekends, dependent on operational needs. On-call shifts may be day or night, again based on department needs. 1-2 weekend call shifts during the assignment.Experience working pre/post operatively with varied surgical patient populations Critical care background required. Epic experience requiredRN license requiredAHA ACLS and BLS required Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start. Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Mitchell Moon Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 1,2 Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, RN licenseSkills : End-Tidal CO2 monitoring*, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair*, Airway assessment, Anterior/ Posterior fusion*, Antiarrhythmics*, Anticoagulation therapy*, Antihypertensives, Arterial line management, AV fistula/shunt*, Bariatrics*, Bilateral tubal ligation*, Blood Product Administration*, Cardiac*, Cardioversion*, Care of Ventilated Patient*, Carotid Endarterectomy*, Cataract extraction/implant*, Central line care/management*, Cervical fusions*, Chest tube management*, Cholecystectomy*, Circulation Checks*, Colon surgery*, Craniotomy, Dysrhythmia recognition/management, Emergency Medications, Endo/Laparoscopic*, ENT*, External ventricular drain (EVD), Extubation LMA/ET*, Eye trauma*, Fresh tracheostomy*, Gastric bypass*, Gastric Sleeve*, General, General*, Gyn*, Hyperglycemia/Hypoglycemia Protocols*, Hysterectomy*, ICP monitoring*, Inpatient*, Insulin protocols*, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*, Intubation*, Isolation Precautions/PPE*, IV vasopressors, Level I Trauma Center, Local, Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol*, Mastectomy*, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics, Nerve Blocks, Neuro*, Neuro/Spine*, Open reduction and internal fixation*, Ophthalmology*, Ortho*, Ortho/Spine*, Pacemaker Insertion*, Pain assessment & management*, Pain Management*, PCA pump management*, Phase I PACU, Phlebotomy*, Placement of Oral/nasal airways*, Plastics*, Post Cath Lab Procedures*, Post-epidural management, Radical neck dissection*, RASS (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale)*, Renal surgery*, Reversal agents, Robotics*, Spinal, Spine surgery*, Starting and maintaining IVs*, Stroke Scale*, Thoracic*, Tonsillectomy*, Total joint replacement*, Transplant*, TURP*, Urology*, Vascular*, Vascular surgery*, Whipple*, strong ICU/PACU experience Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : 1 2 weekend call shifts during the assignment Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : No scheduled weekends, one on-call weekend per contract Pre-Approved Time Off : two Orientation Hours : 50 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults Daily Census : 55 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 25 Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Surgical teams , Orthopedic, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Trauma, Neurosurgery, Thoracic surgery, Cath/EP lab, Interventional Radiology, General Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Urology, and Vascular.+Special Procedures: Stroke, Kidney/Pancreas Transplant, DIEP Flaps and other flap/plastics, TAVRs, Mitral Clips, Watchman, gender affirmation surgery (phalloplasty), Whipples Special Procedures/Unit Details : We are seeking a RN PACU to be responsible for independent peri-anesthetic management of a complex, varied surgical population. Be responsible for independent peri-anesthetic management of a complex, varied surgical population Develop a therapeutic relationship by establishing trust and enabling the patient and/or family to verbalize the requirements for care comfortably. Special Equipment : **** strong ICU/PACU experience Experience working pre/post operatively with varied surgical patient populations Critical care background required. Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start. #Tier3 Travel Compliance Floating : Travelers are required to float as needed. Local Rule : 50 miles from the facility. Locals not accepted. Minimum experience : Inpatient RN travelers must have two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to . References : please remove all references. Pass /Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria. A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts: Adult Exam: 100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole No incorrect answers on questions regarding 3 rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure] Passing score of 80% or higher Pediatric Exam Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardia Passing score of 80% or higher Attempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the traveler fails the second attempt they will submit a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course to Vaya before a third attempt will be assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts the assignment will be cancelled. Location: University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite . Other transportation options are available: bus, park ride, private parking, etc. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet -designated facility that s ranked Wisconsin s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceFloating: Travelers are required to float as needed.Local Rule: 50 miles from the facility. Locals not accepted.Minimum experience: Inpatient RN travelers must have two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to.References: please remove all Testing required with strict passing criteria.A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystoleNo incorrect answers on questions regarding 3rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure]Passing score of 80% or higherPediatric ExamVentricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardiaPassing score of 80% or higherAttempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the traveler fails the second attempt they will submit a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course to Vaya before a third attempt will be assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts the assignment will be cancelled.Location: University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite ; Other transportation options are available: bus, park & ride, private parking, etc. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet -designated facility that s ranked Wisconsin s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91