PACU RN in Madison, Wisconsin
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,432/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.80
- Weekly
- $2,432
- Yearly (full-time)
- $126,464
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $60.80/hour — 32% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin ($45.93/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin right now
- 937 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin from 7 agencies, 251 of them in Madison.
- Pay in these listings: $19.84 – $196/hour, median $63.33/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Wisconsin: $45.93/hour ($95,534/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.25/hour across 379 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This 13-week travel assignment supports a registered nurse in a post-anesthesia care setting in Madison. The traveler will provide pre- and post-operative care for varied surgical patient populations while using critical care experience to monitor recovery and respond to changing needs. The schedule includes weekday day shifts with start times typically between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., along with 1–2 weekend on-call shifts during the assignment based on department needs. Epic experience, an active RN license, AHA ACLS and BLS certifications, and successful completion of a telemetry test are required.
Weather:
Madison typically offers crisp, cool days, refreshing mornings, colorful foliage, and a mix of sunshine and occasional rain during this time of year. Comfortable layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
• Lakeside Outing: Enjoy scenic walks and relaxing views near Madison’s lakes.
• Local Food Tour: Sample restaurants, cafés, and regional specialties throughout the city.
• Arts and Culture: Visit local museums, galleries, or seasonal cultural events.
• Day Trip: Spend a day exploring a nearby Wisconsin community and its local attractions.
• Day Trip: Plan an outdoor excursion to a nearby state park or natural area.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Madison, Wisconsin
Shift: Day schedule, four 10-hour shifts per week, generally between 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; weekend on-call coverage may be required.
Duration: 13 weeks at 40 hours per week.
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