Travel PACU RN - $2,604 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job in Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Experienced PACU RNs can earn an estimated $2,250–$2,370 weekly on this 13-week travel nursing contract in Rhinelander, WI. Bring your critical-care expertise to a dynamic post-anesthesia care environment and support patients throughout the pre- and post-operative journey. This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate, adaptable Registered Nurse who values teamwork, accountability, and safe patient care. Rhinelander offers a welcoming Northwoods community surrounded by lakes, forests, scenic trails, and abundant year-round outdoor recreation.

PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Setting: Pre- and post-operative surgery
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 16, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Call Requirements: Approximately one weeknight call shift every other week and one weekend call rotation every 6–7 weeks; weekend call runs from Friday afternoon through Monday morning
• Charting System: Epic
• Work Arrangement: On-site

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin or compact Registered Nurse license
• At least 2 years of recent Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Strong time-management, communication, and organizational skills
• Dependable, resilient, compassionate, and adaptable approach to patient care

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, skilled nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Monitor airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness, pain, and post-operative recovery status
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with orders and established standards
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical, and perioperative teams to support smooth patient transitions
• Complete accurate patient assessments, documentation, and handoff reports in Epic
• Provide patient and family education related to recovery and discharge instructions
• Participate in scheduled weekday, weekend, and holiday call coverage
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced clinical environment

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and bring your post-operative nursing expertise to a supportive healthcare team.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #526442. 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: PACU

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