Pre/Post-Op PACU RN
Minocqua, Wisconsin
Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Op

Location: Minocqua, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• 19 beds total: 5 Phase 1 and 7 Phase 2 beds
• Nurses cover both Phase 1 and Phase 2 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: Phase 1 - 2 patients per nurse; Phase 2 - 2 patients per nurse
• One nurse aide assigned to the unit
• Charge nurse and manager assist with patient care but do not take assignments
• Patients recovering from ICU may be cared for in PACU
• RNs are responsible for reading EKG strips
• EMR system used: Cerner

Patient Population & Common Cases

• General surgery cases including hernias, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, small bowel resections, wound debridement, amputations
• Urology, gynecology, ophthalmology, scopes, and orthopedic cases

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Strong IV skills and patient assessment abilities
• Ability to teach patients and their sponsors
• Excellent patient communication skills

Equipment & Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen delivery
• Care for intubated patients with anesthesiologist as primary airway provider
• PACU RNs also perform PreOp duties

Scheduling & Shifts

• Day shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Scheduling is managed by the manager with staff input
• Call required weeknights from 4:30 PM to 6:00 AM the following day
• Call rotation every 10th weekend; call schedule progresses through weekdays leading up to weekend call
• Holiday call assigned by existing staff rotation
• Call response time: 1 hour
• Assigned late shifts approximately one per week with variable start times
• Pre-op start times range from 5:45 AM to 7:00 AM
• Post-op start times range from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
• Floating may be required to areas where staff feel comfortable

Orientation & Dress Code

• Unit-specific orientation provided
• Scrubs provided by the hospital

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required
• Specialty experience requirement not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for Pre/Post Op setting