RN - PACU - Pediatrics

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 90% FTE position with evening/night shifts, Monday through Friday, offering 8-hour and 10-hour shifts. The specific hours are 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM or 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM. There are no weekend or holiday on-call responsibilities, though hours may vary based on departmental operational needs. The role is located at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for the independent peri-anesthetic management of complex, varied surgical and procedural inpatient/outpatient pediatric populations, and will care for a diverse caseload of surgical and procedural patients.

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

• Be responsible for independent peri-anesthetic management of complex varied surgical and procedural inpatient/outpatient pediatric populations.
• Care for a varied caseload of surgical and procedural patients.

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.
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level