Travel PACU RN - $2,604 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Wausau, Wisconsin Apply now for a PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Wausau, Wisconsin, caring for surgical patients in a 14-bay post-anesthesia care unit. Join a collaborative perioperative care team in central Wisconsin. Wausau offers a welcoming community surrounded by scenic parks, trails, rivers, and year-round outdoor recreation. In this travel nursing role, you will provide safe, comprehensive post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from a broad range of surgical procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting. PACU Travel Nursing Job Details Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract Start Date: November 2, 2026 End Date: January 30, 2027 Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,320–$2,440 Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week; start times may vary between 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 9:00 a.m. Hours: 40 hours per week, with possible low-census adjustments Call Requirements: One night of call per week for four out of six weeks and every fifth weekend; 30-minute response time required. Call shifts begin at 11:00 a.m., and callback has a two-hour minimum. Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every fifth weekend on call and holiday rotation Clinical Setting: 14-bay post-anesthesia care unit with approximately 35 patients per day and a typical 1:2 patient-to-nurse ratio Charting: Previous electronic health record experience required; Epic experience strongly preferred Attire: Scrubs of any color PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin At least 2 years of recent PACU or post-anesthesia care experience Recent hospital nursing experience, including post-cardiac and pediatric patient care Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Associate degree or nursing certificate required; bachelor's degree preferred Ability to meet scheduled call coverage requirements and respond within 30 minutes PACU RN Responsibilities Provide safe, comprehensive post-anesthesia nursing care for patients following surgical procedures. Monitor airway, hemodynamic, neurologic, and pain status throughout the postoperative recovery period. Care for patients recovering from general, spine, neurosurgical, gastrointestinal, ear-nose-throat, cardiac, peripheral vascular, and orthopedic procedures. Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions in collaboration with anesthesia, surgical, and critical care teams. Stabilize higher-acuity patients, including ICU-bound patients, before transfer. Administer medications and treatments, manage postoperative symptoms, and document nursing care accurately in the electronic health record. Participate in scheduled call, weekend, holiday, and callback coverage as assigned. Support a positive, efficient, and patient-centered post-anesthesia recovery environment. Apply now to join this Wisconsin PACU travel nursing team and advance your Registered Nurse career in Wausau. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 527661. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.