Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff 90% FTE, day/evening shift, Monday - Friday with hours between 7:00am - 8:00pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable Join the 1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Care Team Leader (CTL) to: - Serve as a role model and clinical resource for other team members. - Work closely with the unit manager and other team members to establish goals to meet the needs of the patient, family and other care providers. - Contribute to and support the effective management of the unit. 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 - Baccalaureate degree in nursing Preferred Work Experience - 2 years relevant nursing experience Required - 3 years age appropriate surgical services experience Preferred - 2 years prior leadership experience Preferred Licenses & Certifications - Registered Nurse Required - Basic Life Support/CPR Required - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or ability to obtain within 180 Days Required - National certification in relevant specialty Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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. UW Health East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits /n/n UW Health Job ID 45200. Posted job title: RN - PACU About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits

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