? 3 Days Left! Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,546 per week
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Wausau
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Wellspring Nurse Source 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:07/21/2025 - Duration:13 weeks - 40
hours per week - Shift:8 hours, days - Employment Type:Travel Job
Title: PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN)Job Summary: APACU Registered
Nurse (PACU RN)provides specialized post-anesthesia care to
patients recovering from surgical procedures or anesthesia. The
PACU RN is responsible for monitoring and assessing patients’ vital
signs, ensuring they recover safely from anesthesia, managing pain,
and monitoring for any complications to ensure optimal recovery
outcomes. Key Responsibilities: - Assess and monitor patients’
post-anesthesia status, including vital signs, level of
consciousness, pain levels, and respiratory function. - Administer
medications, including pain management, anti-nausea, and other
post-operative medications as prescribed. - Monitor patients for
signs of complications such as respiratory distress, bleeding,
infections, and allergic reactions. - Collaborate with
anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers to
develop and implement recovery plans. - Provide education to
patients and families about post-operative care, wound care, and
pain management strategies. - Recognize and respond to signs of
adverse reactions or complications, escalating care as necessary. -
Manage and maintain accurate documentation of patient care,
assessments, and outcomes in accordance with PACU standards. -
Monitor and support the use of medical devices, such as oxygen
therapy, IV lines, and pain management equipment. - Ensure
infection control measures are followed to prevent complications. -
Advocate for patient safety and ensure appropriate pain control and
comfort throughout the post-anesthesia recovery process. -
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless
transitions of care and prepare patients for discharge.
Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted. - Licensure:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. -
Certification: - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. -
Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) preferred. - Experience:
Minimum of 1-2 years of acute care or perioperative nursing
experience preferred, with a focus on post-anesthesia care.
Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID . 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: RN PACU
About Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring is nurse owned and
operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we
advocate for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your
best job at the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to
supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure,
assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job
clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You’re
not just a number at Wellspring, you’re a valued member of our
family. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.
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