Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PACU/Perianesthesia position in Green Bay, WI at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of PACU experience, Epic proficiency, and CAPA or CPAN certification.

Details

• Located in Green Bay, WI at a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Primary Stroke Center with 167 beds
• Perianesthesia unit consisting of two PACUs (Main and East) in the same building: Main PACU has 33 pre/post rooms and 10 Phase I bays; East PACU has 33 pre/post rooms and 17 Phase I bays
• Combined daily census of 60–80 patients across Main and East PACUs
• Patient population includes both pediatric and adult patients, spanning inpatient, outpatient, and observation status
• Surgical specialties include general, plastics, urology, GI, bariatrics, GYN, minor vascular, neurosurgery (spine and craniotomies), robotics, ophthalmology, orthopedics, cardiothoracic (thoracotomies/pericardial windows, no open hearts), ENT, endovascular, fistulas, bronchoscopies, post-cath, and post-IR/Neuro IR
• Patient ratios: Pre-op 1:3, Phase I 1:2, Phase II 1:3
• EMR: Epic – experience required
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Monday–Friday set schedule, 8-hour day shifts (0900–1730), 40 hours/week
• No weekend rotation, no on-call, and no holiday requirements
• Travelers float regularly between Phase I and Phase II Recovery for both Main and East PACUs

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and either CAPA or CPAN
• Minimum 2 years of Phase I and Phase II PACU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must have experience recovering post-cath, bronchoscopy, and IR patients (candidates with minimal or no experience in these areas require manager approval)
• Hard stop skills required: arterial lines, TR bands, chest tubes, CBI, and Epic charting
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation and management of cardiac drips required
• Must be able to provide patient discharge instructions (Phase I and Phase II recovery)
• Minimum 1 professional reference from within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Must provide middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery, managing arterial lines, TR bands, chest tubes, CBI, and providing discharge instructions
• Bedside and nursing station telemetry available; no telemetry tech on unit
• Support team includes Charge RN, management, CNA/LPN staff (primarily in pre-op and Phase II), hospitalist 24/7, respiratory therapy 24/7, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and surgeons
• Orientation includes facility NEO and 2 eight-hour shifts in the department
• Staff assignment to Main or East PACU is determined by a daily staffing sheet
• Scrubs must be any solid color, professional — no logos, graphics, or designs
• Free parking available on site
• No more than 4 days of RTO will be approved for the duration of the contract
• First-time travelers will be considered if they have extensive PACU experience
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Previous staff members of this facility's PACU unit are not eligible for this position
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply