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RN - PACU - Pediatrics

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Madison, Wisconsin

Posted Sep 4

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Shift
10-hour nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
PACU

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
10-hour nights · 36 hours
Weekends
No weekends
Term
Permanent
On the floor
No call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
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Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$50/hr
nursing in Wisconsin$38/hr

The median for nursing in Wisconsin is $38/hr, across 352 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

90% FTE, Evening/Night, Monday - Friday 8-hour and 10-hour shifts, 11:00pm -7:00am or 9:00pm -7:30am. No weekend or 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.

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We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to

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

C are 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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Requirements

  • 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
  • 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.

Place

City
Madison, Wisconsin
Rent against this pay
18% of monthly gross
This role$1,413/mo rent
Monthly gross$7,800/mo

$1,413 median rent against $7,800 a month at $50/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax.

Local household income
$78,050/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
3% below the national average

Madison area index 97.3, where 100 is the national average.

Address
500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI 53706, USA

Madison blends college-town energy with Midwestern warmth, offering a laid-back yet vibrant lifestyle. Wisconsin's capital sits between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is home to the University of Wisconsin. Outdoor recreation, farmers' markets, and a friendly, health-conscious community make it an appealing destination for an RN seeking a welcoming relocation spot.

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UW Health is the integrated health system affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, serving more than 867,000 patients each year across the Upper Midwest and beyond. With more than 2,000 physicians and 26,500 dedicated staff, the system provides care through…

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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.

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