Travel Pre-Op​/PACU RN - $2,326 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pre Op / PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

• Specialty:
  Pre Op / PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Pre-Op/PACU RN requiring at least 2 years of pre/post, PACU, ICU, or Imaging experience and a WI or compact RN license.

• Work in the Pre Op department of a hospital setting
• Focus on prep, recovery, and intraprocedural nursing support for IR and OR radiology needs
• Support MRI, US, CT, and Nuclear Medicine procedures with nursing needs such as IV placement, telemetry monitoring, and foley placement
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient patient population
• 1:3 patient ratio
• Uses Epic charting system
• Day/Evening shifts, Monday through Friday, with 8 or 10-hour shifts starting between
• No weekends or holidays required
• Floating required as needed
• Uses GE equipment

• Active RN license (WI or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in pre/post, PACU, ICU, or Imaging
• Epic charting system experience required
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting, covering adult and pediatric rhythm identification
• Skills required:
  
  End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, airway assessment, IV therapy/phlebotomy, port access/management, starting and maintaining IVs, automated medication dispensing systems, bar code medication administration, and medication management
• Experience with conscious sedation administration and monitoring preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred

• Prepare patients for procedures and complete intraprocedural nurse sedation documentation
• Provide nursing support for radiology, MRI, US, CT, and Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Responsibilities include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, infection prevention, sterile procedures, and patient positioning
• Follows CDC standard precautions, isolation precautions/PPE, and national patient safety goals
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• Works in a Magnet-designated teaching hospital environment

American Traveler Job  #P-745791. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Pediatric PACU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.