Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Green Bay, WI
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel PACU RN opportunity in Green Bay, WI — 13-week contract at a Level II Trauma Center. Apply now for this travel nursing job!

Join a dynamic surgical care team as a PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This 13-week travel contract offers the chance to practice perioperative and post-anesthesia care in a Level II Trauma Center with advanced surgical services, a Level III NICU and Maternity unit, and a Primary Stroke Center. Green Bay (54311) is known for its welcoming community, vibrant waterfront, and easy access to outdoor recreation — a great location for travel nurses and PACU professionals seeking Wisconsin nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120 – $2,230
• Location: Green Bay, WI 54311 — Travel RN / Travel Nurse role
• Setting: Level II Trauma Center, PACU (Main & East units) — Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (Phase I & Phase II)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 29, 2026)
• Shift: 8-hour evening shifts, Monday – Friday
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend/Holiday: No weekend or holiday shifts required
• Free Parking: On-site

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience with Phase I and Phase II recovery in a hospital or surgical setting
• Active RN license (Wisconsin or compact state) — travel nurse friendly
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• CAPA or CPAN certification required (either accepted)
• Experience caring for post-cath, bronchs, and IR/Neuro IR patients highly preferred
• Proficient in reading/interpreting cardiac rhythms and managing cardiac drips
• EPIC EMR experience required
• First-time travel nurses considered if they have extensive PACU/perioperative experience

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for pediatric and adult patients in pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II PACU settings
• Monitor and manage patients recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures (general, plastics, urology, GI, bariatrics, GYN, neurosurgery, robotics, ophthalmology, ortho, cardiothoracic, ENT, endovascular, bronchs, post-cath, post-IR/Neuro IR)
• Assess and interpret cardiac rhythms; initiate and manage cardiac drips per protocol
• Deliver clear discharge instructions and ensure safe patient transitions to home or inpatient units
• Float between Main and East PACU units as needed to support patient flow
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including charge RN, CNA/LPN, hospitalists, RT, anesthesiologists, and surgeons
• Maintain professional standards, contribute to a positive team environment, and support perioperative quality initiatives

Why Green Bay? This role blends professional growth in a busy surgical environment with the lifestyle benefits of Green Bay — perfect for travel nurses seeking Wisconsin travel nursing jobs and PACU RN opportunities. Competitive weekly pay, supportive teams, and a strong community make this an exceptional travel RN position.

Apply now to join our perioperative team in Green Bay, WI. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter today to discuss this PACU RN travel assignment and next steps.

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