RN - PACU

100% FTE, day/evening, Monday - Friday with start times between 6am - 2:30pm. Weekday, weekend and holiday on-call responsibilities. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. 

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! 

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

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

• Care for a varied case load of surgical and procedural patients.

 

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. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 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

• 2 years or more of current independent PACU, Emergency Department, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical ICU, or Surgical IMC experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required

• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months Required

Our commitment to Social Impact and Belonging 

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.  

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

 

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