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RN - Pre/Post Surgery

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UW Health

Madison, Wisconsin

Eligibility
PACUPerioperative CarePeri Anesthesia
Shift
8-hour 8 hour

Posted Jul 16

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The work and the unit

Unit
PACU
Specialty
Pre/Post Surgery · PACU · Perioperative Care · Peri Anesthesia
Setting
Ambulatory Surgery

Staffing and support

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

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Schedule and commitments

Shift
8-hour 8 hour
Weekends
No weekends
On call
No call
Term
Permanent

Pay and benefits

Against the board
In range for Madison staff rolesMadison staff postings that state pay run $37/hr to $42/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $40/hr, across 26 postings.
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plans
  • Two-week paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
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  • Employee Wellbeing Department resources
  • Tuition benefits

Do you qualify?

License
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
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Upon Hire Required
Certification
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.
Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) PreferredPreferred
Experience
1 year or more of RN experience PreferredPreferred
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Experience
6 months of RN experience Required
Experience
Experience working pre/post operatively with varied surgical patient populations PreferredPreferred
Experience
Emergency nursing, critical care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory surgery center experience PreferredPreferred
Experience
Moderate sedation and cardiac monitoring experience PreferredPreferred
Experience
Work Experience
Also asks
Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
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What's around it?

In Madison, WI· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,413/mo
Household income
$78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

70% FTE, Monday – Friday, 8 hour day/evening shifts. No holidays, weekends, on-call or overnights. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at the Madison Surgery Center in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your nursing expertise to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

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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.

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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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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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