Per Diem PACU Registered Nurse RN

apartment Surgery Partners location_onAltoona, WI 54720, US

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/28/2025

Job Summary:
The PACU RN performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-op/post anesthesia period assessing and documenting patient status. Upon arrival in the recovery room, the PACU RN provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered, monitors patient and informs surgeon and anesthesia provider of observed complications. By employing critical thinking, assessment, diagnostics, outcome identification, planning, and evaluation skills, the PACU RN directs the nursing care for the benefit of the patient, whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are compromised by the procedure.

Hours:

Per Diem

Essential Job Functions:
• Plans and directs all nursing care for patients while in the recovery room
• Provides high quality nursing care through patient assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Advocate for the patient’s safety
• Exhibits accuracy in recording, interpreting, and responding to a continuous stream of data and serves as the guardian of the patient’s well-being by utilizing critical thinking skills
• Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
• Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
• Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents in the patient record
• Informs the patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home
• Determines that the patient and significant other understand the conditions that require immediate care and the method to obtain immediate care
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Assists in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patient
• Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis
• Reports all occurrences in a timely manner
• Regular and prompt work-site attendance
• Performs other duties as they are assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:
• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Current licensure in the State of Wisconsin
• BLS certification is required upon hire
• Must be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
• Previous PACU, CCU, or ER nursing experience is preferred
• Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them

Benefits:

Free scrubs with laundry service
Free meals
401(k) retirement plan
Wellness reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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