Posted 10/06/2026 · Job #526401
PACU RN- Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Job Description
PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Experienced PACU Registered Nurses can join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, supporting patients before and after surgery.
Bring your expertise to a rewarding Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) travel RN opportunity in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Support patients throughout the pre- and post-operative experience while collaborating with a dedicated surgical services and perioperative nursing team. Located in Wisconsin’s scenic Northwoods, Rhinelander is known for its beautiful lakes, forests, welcoming community, and abundant year-round outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse
- Unit: Pre-/Post-Operative Surgery
- Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Assignment End Date: January 16, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8-hour daytime shifts, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
- Call Requirements: Approximately one weekend of call every 6-7 weeks and one weeknight of call approximately every other week; holiday call rotation may apply
- Charting: Epic
- Work Setting: On-site
PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience
- Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Current ACLS certification
- Current PALS certification
- Associate degree or nursing certificate
- Previous Epic charting experience preferred
- Strong time-management, communication, and organizational skills
- Dependable, accountable, resilient, compassionate, and adaptable approach to patient care
PACU Travel RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients before and after surgical procedures and anesthesia
- Monitor patients’ airway, vital signs, pain, level of consciousness, and post-anesthesia recovery progress
- Recognize and respond promptly to post-anesthesia complications and changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and treatments safely according to orders and established protocols
- Prepare patients for discharge or transfer by confirming that appropriate recovery criteria have been met
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, perioperative nurses, and other members of the care team
- Participate in scheduled weekday, weekend, and holiday call coverage
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining a positive and professional attitude
Apply now for this PACU travel nurse opportunity in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a supportive surgical services team.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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