Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

8-week travel nursing job in a 23-room Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at a state-of-the-art hospital. Apply now to join our perioperative healthcare team!

• Location: Madison, WI 53718
• Assignment Length: 8 weeks (April 6, 2026 – June 1, 2026)
• Setting: Pre Op / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) – 23-room unit
• Shifts: Day shifts, Monday–Friday
  • 5 x 8-hour shifts (05:15–13:45)
  • 4 x 10-hour shifts (05:15–15:45)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Perks: Free onsite parking; collaborative multidisciplinary team; modern wellness center

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,120–$2,230 per week

• Active Wisconsin RN license or multistate compact RN license (must be in hand at submission)
• BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience in Pre Op/PACU within the last 3 years
• Experience with Pre-op and Phase II Post-op nursing required (Phase II RN)
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred (within last 12 months)
• Basic arrhythmia/telemetry experience; must pass telemetry test prior to start
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility (travel nurse requirement)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

• Prepare and recover inpatient and outpatient surgical patients in a 23-room Pre Op and PACU area
• Assess, diagnose, intervene, evaluate, coordinate, and facilitate care in the immediate post-anesthetic period
• Provide pain management, support recovery from anesthesia, and deliver discharge teaching for outpatients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, physical therapy (PT), respiratory therapy (RT), pharmacy, and surgical teams
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR and follow perioperative nursing protocols
• Float to other units as needed based on staffing and clinical need (flexible travel PACU RN)
• Pass required telemetry examination prior to start (strict criteria apply)

Experience Madison, WI—known for its lakes, arts scene, and welcoming community—while advancing your career as a PACU travel nurse. This travel nursing job is ideal for a skilled perioperative RN who values teamwork and high-quality patient care.

Apply now to be considered for this PACU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Madison, WI. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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GHR Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU

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