RN - Pre/Post/PACU Surgery

We are seeking a Registered Nurse - Pre/Post/PACU to

Deliver comprehensive perioperative and peri anesthesia care across several surgical specialties, including ENT, Cataracts, Pain, Hand, Foot, Ortho (scopes), General, and some GYN.

Provide comprehensive care for surgical patients by preparing them for surgery. This includes Perioperative Checklists, IV placement and Medication Administration.

Provide care in the Outpatient PACU. Critical care experience preferred.

Develop a therapeutic relationship to enable the patient and family to verbalize understanding of post-surgical care and discharge teaching.

At UW Health, you will have

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.

Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 6 months of RN experience Required

• Experience working pre/post operatively with varied surgical patient populations Preferred

• Emergency nursing, critical care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory surgery center experience Preferred

• Moderate sedation and cardiac monitoring experience Preferred

• 1 year or more of RN experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required

• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Upon Hire 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.

Madison Surgery Center – in downtown Madison - a joint venture between UW Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter. We are certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and manage fully furnished operating suites and procedural rooms, complete with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, surgical technology and anesthesia.

UW Medical Foundation Benefits