Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Company: ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
Location: Wausau
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 02/23/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 10 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Opportunity: /n Registered Nurse - PACU /n/n Job Details: /n • Work variable 4x10 hour shifts for 40 hours per week /n• 13-week contract assignment /n• Work in 14-bay PACU with 1:2 patient ratio treating approximately 35 patients per day /n• Provide post-recovery care for patients following general, spine, neuro, GI, ENT, cardiac, peripheral vascular, and orthopedic surgeries /n• Stabilize ICU patients before transferring to appropriate units /n• Required to be on call one night per week for 4 weeks out of 6-week schedule and every 5th weekend /n• Weekday call hours: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM, then 9:30 PM - 7:30 AM the following day /n• 30-minute response time for call backs required /n• Weekend rotation every 5th weekend for on-call duties /n• Holiday rotation required /n• Must wear scrubs of any color /n• 2 years PACU experience required with recent hospital experience /n• Post cardiac and pediatric experience necessary /n• Epic charting experience strongly preferred; previous electronic charting experience required if no Epic background /n• Required certifications: Wisconsin RN License, AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS /n• Associate degree or certificate required; Bachelor's degree preferred /n• Must comply with facility vaccination and masking policies during flu season /n• Contract eligible for 36 hours of low census unbillable hours with potential call-back /n• Must be located outside 50-mile radius of facility /n/n Facility: /n This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive 14-bay Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) providing specialized post-surgical recovery services. The facility supports a wide range of surgical specialties including general surgery, spine and neurology, gastroenterology, ENT, cardiac procedures, peripheral vascular surgery, and orthopedics. The unit maintains high standards of care with appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios and serves as a critical component in the surgical continuum, including stabilization of ICU-bound patients. /n/n Location: /n Wausau, WI /n Wausau offers a perfect blend of outdoor recreation and small-city amenities in central Wisconsin, surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and the scenic Wisconsin River. The area provides excellent opportunities for year-round outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, and water sports, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance in a beautiful natural setting. Adex Job ID ASWAHW-28657. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009. Benefits - Referral bonus

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