Travel PACU RN - $2,526 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN with at least 1 year of recent PACU experience for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring heavy on-call and rotating weekend/holiday coverage.

Details

• > Acute care PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) at a Level 3 trauma facility
• Covers both Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery, with ratios of 1:1-2 in Phase 1 and 1:3-4 in Phase 2
• Common cases include ortho, spine, ENT, general, vascular, OB/Gyn, plastics, and uro surgeries
• ICU patients may recover in this PACU and RNs are expected to read cardiac strips
• Uses Cerner EMR, transitioning to Epic
• Day shift, 10-hour shifts with start times 0900-1000 and end times 1830-1930
• Scheduling is unit-need based with no self-scheduling
• Charge nurses take patient assignments and shared nurse aides support pre-op, post-op, and PACU areas
• Minimal respiratory therapy equipment used, including Bipap and oral airways
• Heavy call requirements: minimum 1-2 nights per week (1800-0600) and 1 weekend every 2-6 weeks (Fri-Mon), with possible multiple consecutive weekends
• Call response time is 30 minutes
• May float to an attached outpatient surgery center for endoscopy, orthopedic, and pain clinic patients
• Rotating holiday and call coverage required

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of recent PACU experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Cerner EMR experience preferred due to unit's current charting system

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care across Phase 1 and Phase 2 for a variety of surgical patient populations
• Facility provides scrubs; candidates should have dedicated footwear for the unit
• Unit-specific orientation lasts 1-2 days
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local
• Previous Marshfield employees must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-739041. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.