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RN - Pre/Post Surgery

UW Health
dental insurance, parental leave, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
1 South Park Street (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
80% FTE, 8 hour day/evening shift, Monday - Friday, no weekends, on-call, holidays or overnights. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at 1 S. Park St. in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable Bring your nursing expertise to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! 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. 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 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 benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. 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 Diversity and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans. 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. Job Description UW Medical Foundation benefits