Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Green Bay, WI
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Position Overview

• Role: RN – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Facility: Aurora BayCare Medical Center
• Location: Green Bay
• Shift: 8-hour Evening (40 hours/week)
• Contract Type: Travel
• Note: Will not accept candidates who were previously staff at this facility

Facility Highlights

• 167-bed hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• Level III NICU and Maternity
• Primary Stroke Center

Unit Structure (PACU)

Two PACU areas in the same building:

• Main PACU (2nd floor):
  • 33 pre/post rooms
  • 10 Phase I bays
• East PACU (1st floor):
  • 33 pre/post rooms
  • 17 Phase I bays
• Average census: 60–80 patients per day combined
• Floating: Required between Main and East PACU

Patient Population and Case Types

• Adults and Pediatrics
• Inpatient, Outpatient, Observation

Common cases include:

• General, GI, GYN, Urology
• Orthopedic, Spine, Neurosurgery
• Cardiothoracic (no open heart cases)
• ENT, Ophthalmology
• Post-cath, IR, Neuro IR, Bronchoscopy
• Bariatrics and Robotic surgeries

Patient Ratios

• Pre-op: 1:3
• Phase I: 1:2
• Phase II: 1:3

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years PACU experience (Phase I and Phase II)
• First-time travelers considered only with strong PACU background

Preferred experience:

• Post-cath recovery
• Interventional Radiology / Neuro IR
• Bronchoscopy recovery

Hard Stop Skills (Must Have)

• Arterial lines
• TR Band management
• Chest tubes
• Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
• Experience with Epic

Certifications Required (RN)

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS
• CAPA or CPAN (at least one required)

Core Responsibilities

• Phase I and Phase II recovery
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Management of cardiac drips
• Discharge education
• Occasional airway or intubation support

Support and Work Environment

• Charge RN and management support
• CNA/LPN assistance
• 24/7 hospitalist, respiratory therapy, anesthesia
• Team-based approach across roles

Systems and Equipment

• EMR: Epic (required)
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication system: Pyxis

Scheduling Details

• Monday to Friday schedule
• No weekends
• No call
• No holidays
• Maximum 4 days RTO