RN - PACU

Registered Nurse PACU

Fort Health Care is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, families, and businesses in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our PACU team.

Shift: 64 hours bi weekly Varied hours between 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fort Health Care is proud to be named a 16-time award winner of the Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 6-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values. In addition, Fort Health Care has been recognized nationally as a Top Workplace for Nursing 2026.

Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.

Our Mission Statement
- Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community.

Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort Health Care with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.

Our Vision
- Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care and collaborates with other members of the care team.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Determines patient level of severity and priority.
• Responds to Medical Emergency/Rapid Response Alerts
• Adheres to MSE/EMTALA requirements.
• Assists provider with rapid sequence intubation (RSI) and moderate sedation.
• Assists Law Enforcement with acquiring legal blood samples.
• Meets mandatory reporting requirements for neglect, abuse, and domestic violence.
• Completes age-appropriate assessments for neonatal through geriatric patients.
• Develops and implements a plan of care for each patient, including appropriate utilization of resources.
• Visually observes and interprets alterations in physiological and psychological status of all patients.
• Provides holistic nursing care that incorporates family involvement.
• Promptly updates physicians and family of relevant patient status changes.
• Accurately documents patient data and care provided in the patient's medical record.
• Collaborates with members of the medical staff to provide quality patient care.

Requirements of this position include:

• Associates degree required
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Two years of hospital nursing experience required
• Current RN license to practice in the State of Wisconsin upon hire; BLS (required); ACLS, PALS, NRP certification (if applicable to specialty area).

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Competitive shift differentials (2nd, 3rd, and weekends)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Daycare
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Comprehensive Wellness Plan
• Life insurance
• Pharmacy discount
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Employee gym

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