2 Wisconsin Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
$2,731/wk
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience:
- 2 years Phase I/Phase II.
- Experience in PACU with above patient types, read/interpret cardiac rhythms, manage cardiac gtts, providing discharge instructions (will work Phase I and Phase II recovery).
- Experience recovering post-cath, bronchs, IR patients HIGHLY preferred; send for manager approval if minimal or no experience.
- Hard stops: art lines, TR bands, chest tubes, CBI.
- 2 years PACU and same day discharge experience.
- Assist with Stocking and Cleaning as well as additional tasks as assigned.
- Experience recovering Plastics, ENT, Pediatrics, Bronch, Cath lab, Vascular, Neuro Spine and Carni, Orthopedics, GI, IR, Eyes, GYN, Uro GYN.
Required Credentials: ASN/BSN
Preferred Credentials: ABPANC-CAPA/CPAN
Unit/Facility Details: Parking: Free parking lot.
Shift & Scheduling: Not allowed to pick up call or weekends. Set schedule, Monday – Friday, hours dependent on requisition.
Floating Requirements: Travelers will float regularly between Phase I and Phase II Recovery for Main+6 PACU and East PACU.
PACU Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
PACU nurses communicate with patients' families and must be compassionate and professional. They also maintain patient safety and closely observe patients' level of consciousness. Shifts are typically 12 hours and many jobs require on-call commitments. Nurses working in the PACU must thrive in fast-paced environments as there is a high turnover of patients. There are many exciting job opportunities for PACU nurses. The annual salary in the United States for nurses working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit ranges from $50,000 - $100,000 depending on location and experience.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Wisconsin
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurses care for patients immediately after surgeries in the recovery room. PACU nurses monitor vital signs, control pain, and administer medications. These nurses must be skilled in critical thinking and have critical care experience because they closely monitor patients as they emerge from anesthesia. PACU nurses transfer patients from PACU to various units and need to be clear communicators with other nurses and members of the healthcare team. Explore the many PACU travel nurse jobs today.
