Per Diem Nurse - PACU

UW Health • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Per Diem Registered Nurses must commit to work a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours per six (6) week scheduling period in direct patient care. As applicable to operations, one shift should be an evening, night, weekend or holiday shift. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:
Join a team of remarkable, dedicated and compassionate nurses in our Adult Inpatient and Outpatient PACUs.
Become an integral part of the team working closely with surgical, anesthesia and pain service colleagues to identify the most appropriate plan of care for the patient.
Support the Inpatient and Outpatient Operating Rooms, work with a variety of patients ranging from outpatient to ICU level acuity, and maintain a work/life balance.
Provide on call coverage as required.
Hear more about working on this remarkable team.
At UW Health, you will have:
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that to support employee/family well-being.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment- UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements

• 6 months of current independent PACU, Emergency Department, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical ICU, or Surgical IMC experience Required
• 6 months of surgical general care experience with adult populations or six (6) months of recent inpatient pediatric experience if working within AFCH Pre/Post/PACU Required
• 6 months of current independent medical general care with previous PACU experience Required
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• 2 years or more of current independent PACU, Emergency Department, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical ICU, or Surgical IMC experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Join a team of remarkable, dedicated and compassionate nurses in our Adult Inpatient and Outpatient PACUs.
• Become an integral part of the team working closely with surgical, anesthesia and pain service colleagues to identify the most appropriate plan of care for the patient.
• Support the Inpatient and Outpatient Operating Rooms, work with a variety of patients ranging from outpatient to ICU level acuity, and maintain a work/life balance.
• Provide on call coverage as required.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that to support employee/family well-being.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment- UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees