Travel Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse - $2,115 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN in Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care for a Madison, Wisconsin assignment. The role involves independent peri-anesthetic management of complex pediatric patients, with a varied caseload of inpatient and outpatient cases in a pediatric-focused facility.

Schedule is 12-hour night shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, from 10/12/2026 to 02/08/2027. Requires WI RN license (or compact), 2 years PACU experience, Epic EMR, BLS and PALS, and the ability

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric PACU experience in the last 3 years.
• Epic EMR experience; BLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-anesthetic management for pediatric patients in PACU.
• Deliver high-quality recovery care in a Level I pediatric center.
• May involve floating to meet department needs.

Skills

Pediatric PACU

RN license (WI/compact)

Epic EMR

Telemetry test

BLS

PALS

Tools

Epic EMR

Telemetry tests

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nursing opportunity in a pediatric-focused healthcare environment. The position involves providing independent peri-anesthetic management of complex surgical and procedural pediatric patients, with a varied caseload of inpatient and outpatient cases. The role requires delivering high-quality recovery care in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to pediatric patients.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 10/12/2026 to 02/08/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or a compact RN license, at least 2 years of pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience within the last 3 years, Epic electronic charting system experience, BLS and PALS certification from the American Heart Association, and the ability to pass Telemetry interpretive test prior to start.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior charge nurse experience, pediatric patient acuity or trauma level I experience, and additional hospital or community hospital experience.
• Certifications: BLS, PALS, Wisconsin RN or valid compact RN license.
• Additional Information: The role requires floating as needed, with a local rule of 50 miles from the facility. Candidates must successfully pass a Telemetry test with strict criteria, including two attempts to identify lethal rhythms with an 80% passing score. The position involves caring for pediatric patients of all ages, including neonates, infants, children, and adolescents, in a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center featuring Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1317284. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Recovery Room Pediatrics

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus