Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,225 per week in Wausau, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Wausau, WI
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,225 per week
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Wausau, Wisconsin, 54401!

Job ID: 886409


Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,225.88



Job Title


Registered Nurse - PACU

Location


Wausau, WI | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | Variable 4×10-hour shifts with start times of 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, or 9:00 AM | Expected 40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care in a 14-bay PACU unit with a 1:2 patient ratio, averaging approximately 35 patients per day
• Care for patients following general, spine and neuro, GI, ENT, cardiac, peripheral vascular, and orthopedic procedures
• Stabilize ICU-level patients prior to transfer to the ICU
• Participate in on-call rotation: one night per week for 4 out of every 6 weeks, with a 30-minute response time requirement; call shift start time is 11:00 AM with a minimum 2-hour callback
• Participate in weekend on-call rotation every 5th weekend and holiday rotation as scheduled
• Document patient care accurately using electronic charting systems

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience with recent hospital experience
• Post-cardiac and pediatric patient experience required
• During flu season, travelers who decline flu or COVID vaccination are required to wear a mask at all times per facility policy; compliance is mandatory with no exceptions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Epic EMR experience strongly preferred; candidates without Epic experience must have prior electronic charting experience
• Experience with post-recovery care across a diverse surgical case mix including cardiac, neuro, and pediatric populations

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-volume, fast-paced PACU environment with exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties
• Up to 36 hours of low-census unbillable time may be available per contract, with callback pay applicable if called back in during that period

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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