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PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Madison, Wisconsin

Experienced PACU Registered Nurses are invited to join a collaborative perioperative nursing team in Madison, Wisconsin. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with expertise in pre-operative care and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery. Care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients while supporting safe, efficient surgical services in a modern clinical environment. Madison offers a welcoming community, cultural attractions, scenic lakes, and an excellent quality of life.

PACU Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: PACU / Pre-Op Registered Nurse
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: Approximately 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; department operating hours are Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Charting: Epic
• Additional Scheduling Information: Travelers may float as needed. Applicants residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible.

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Wisconsin
• At least 2 years of recent acute-care RN experience, including pre-operative and Phase II post-operative/PACU experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Experience with basic arrhythmia recognition and telemetry monitoring
• Ability to successfully complete a required telemetry assessment before clearance to begin the assignment
• Strong assessment, communication, clinical judgment, and patient education skills
• Comfort caring for a diverse perioperative population, including adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative assessment, education, medication administration, and preparation for surgical and procedural care
• Deliver Phase II recovery and PACU support, including pain, airway, nausea, and post-anesthesia assessment
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and recognize dysrhythmias and other potential complications
• Manage IV therapy, central lines, arterial lines, nerve blocks, PCA pumps, reversal agents, and other perioperative therapies within scope of practice
• Care for patients receiving monitored anesthesia care, conscious sedation, spinal anesthesia, and general anesthesia
• Provide discharge instructions and reinforce post-procedure education for patients and families
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, procedural teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and discharge readiness in Epic
• Follow infection prevention, isolation, medication safety, malignant hyperthermia, and emergency response protocols
• Float to support patient care needs as assigned

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.