PACU Travel Nurse Job in Madison, WI | Days (3x12)
UW Health University Hospital
Madison, WI
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Travel RN
PACU Nurse in Madison, WI
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$2,187
Specialty
PACU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/14
Flexible
Contract
8 wks
Renewable
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This PACU travel nurse job in Madison, Wisconsin, with Advantis Medical is a 8-week Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at UW Health University Hospital. This role pays $2,187 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: UW Health University Hospital
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Location: Madison, WI 53792 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 8 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
Travel PACU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PACU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Wisconsin and national regulatory bodies.
UW Health University Hospital — Madison, WI
Madison, WI
UW Health University Hospital is the University of Wisconsin's academic medical center — a Level I trauma and burn center and one of the nation's largest transplant programs — carrying the full range of quaternary acuity.
- An ACS-verified Level I adult and pediatric trauma center — one of only two in Wisconsin — combined with the state's only ABA-verified burn center for adults and children in one facility. Read More
- One of the nation's largest organ transplant programs (kidney, heart, liver, lung, pancreas; more than 20,000 organs transplanted to date), built on UW's pioneering pancreas technique and UW preservation solution.
- One of the country's first certified comprehensive stroke centers, plus an award-winning ECMO/ECPR program.
- The UW Carbone Cancer Center — Wisconsin's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
- Long ranked among Wisconsin's top hospitals, with a 58-bed ED (~70,000 visits a year) feeding high-acuity ICUs.
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FAQs – PACU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Madison, WI
What are the required certifications for travel PACU jobs?
Most travel PACU jobs require BLS and ACLS, and PALS when the unit recovers pediatric patients. Facilities often look for documented moderate sedation competency and malignant hyperthermia training, since PACU nurses are the first line for airway and emergence complications.
Can I take a PACU travel nurse job with ICU or ER experience?
Sometimes. PACUs that recover intubated patients or manage vasoactive drips may consider recent critical care experience, especially when airway management and invasive monitoring are strong. Other facilities require recent PACU experience specifically, so your eligibility depends on the assignment and your recent background.
Do travel PACU jobs cover Phase I, Phase II, or pre-op?
It varies by facility. Some PACU jobs focus on Phase I recovery, while smaller hospitals may combine pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II in one department. Because hours and call can also differ by phase, confirm the areas you will cover before accepting.
What acuity will a travel RN see at UW Health University Hospital?
he hospital is a Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and also houses Wisconsin’s only ABA-verified burn center for both adults and children. Nurses in ED, trauma, burn, or ICU specialties may work with high-acuity patients across both adult and pediatric populations.
What makes UW Health University Hospital stand out for nurses?
One of the nation's largest transplant programs, the state's only Level I trauma and ABA burn center in one facility, an award-winning ECMO/ECPR program, and the NCI-designated Carbone Cancer Center.
What charting platform is used at UW Health University Hospital by travel PACU RNs?
UW Health University Hospital uses Epic for electronic health records and nursing documentation. Travelers familiar with Epic may find the charting environment easier to pick up at the start of an assignment.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this PACU job in Madison
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View Wisconsin salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Madison, WI
Madison, WI combines the pace of a state capital with the reach of an academic medical center on the Wisconsin isthmus. UW Health University Hospital helps anchor regional hospital care, and within its critical-care and medical-surgical units, travel coverage helps manage patients arriving from across southern Wisconsin. Sun Prairie, Middleton, and Fitchburg make practical housing with short drives into the city's campuses. After hours, many nurses kayak on Lake Mendota or wander the Capitol Square district and its farmers' market. The isthmus layout keeps daily logistics tight, with the lakes and the Square close to most routines and the campuses only a short hop apart for travelers cycling through southern Wisconsin.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PACU · Madison, WI · $2,187 /wk