PACU RN in Wausau, Wisconsin
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Wausau, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,237/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.14
- Weekly
- $2,237
- Yearly (full-time)
- $116,324
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $62.14/hour — 35% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin ($45.93/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin right now
- 911 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin from 7 agencies, 120 of them in Wausau.
- Pay in these listings: $19.84 – $196/hour, median $63.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Wisconsin: $45.93/hour ($95,534/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($70.01/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Join Aspirus Wausau as a PACU RN, where you will be the vital link in the post-anesthesia recovery process. This role involves managing patients in a 14-bay PACU setting, with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2, primarily focusing on post-cardiac and pediatric cases. You’ll be working four 10-hour days in a week, providing care during variable start times (0730, 0800, or 0900), with weekends on a rotating call schedule every fifth weekend. Expect to stabilize ICU patients before transferring them, handle a mixed caseload including general, spine, neuro, GI, ENT, cardiac, PV, and ortho cases, and chart using Epic or other electronic charting systems. This assignment offers a chance to sharpen your skills across diverse cases in a hospital setting, all while enjoying a flexible schedule that keeps your workweek engaging.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year typically features mild temperatures with a pleasant mix of sunny days and refreshing breezes—perfect for outdoor activities and exploring the local scenery.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit Rib Mountain State Park for hiking and mountain biking
- Explore the Wisconsin River by kayak or paddleboard
- Take a scenic drive through the Northwoods and explore local lakes
- Discover local art galleries and historic sites in downtown Wausau
- Enjoy a day trip to Wisconsin Dells for water parks and entertainment
Job Specifics:
Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
Shift: 10-hour days, variable start times (0730, 0800, 0900)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 40 hours
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