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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.

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.