Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,546 per week
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Wausau
Posted on: July 10, 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: 08/04/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours
per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Title :
PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) Job Summary : A PACU 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 32906794. 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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