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Shift: Days, 4x9hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level II Trauma facility in Wisconsin, requiring a minimum of 2 years of PACU experience and AHA certifications.
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Acute care PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) in a Level II Trauma hospital setting
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34-bed department operating primarily in Phase 1 recovery, with training available for Phase 2
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Common cases include robotic prostatectomy, total knee/hip replacement, robotic hysterectomy, and bariatric surgery
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 2:1 in Phase 1, with 2–3 CNAs supporting the department
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ICU patients bypass PACU and go directly to the unit
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Charting via Cerner (transitioning to Epic)
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Day shift, 9-hour shifts, 72 hours per pay period (4 shifts per week)
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Weeknight call required approximately once every 2 weeks; weekend call required approximately every 6 weeks
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Call response time required within 1 hour
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No holiday call required
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Float to Post-op or Pre-op may be required if trained in those areas
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13-week contract
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Active WI RN license or Compact RN license (must be active by start date)
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Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
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Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
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Ability to identify and interpret irregular cardiac rhythms
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2 professional references required: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant experience
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Unit orientation consists of 2–3 shifts
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Scrubs are provided by the facility; respectable casual dress is expected to and from work
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Candidates who previously worked at this facility as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date
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Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect travel pay eligibility
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Respiratory therapy equipment is brought to the department by RT staff as needed
