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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is sought for a healthcare facility located in the Wausau region. This position involves providing post-anesthesia recovery care in a busy PACU environment, handling a variety of cases including general, spine, neuro, GI, ENT, cardiac, peripheral vascular, and orthopedic procedures. The assignment spans approximately 13 weeks starting in October 2026, with expectations of providing high-quality patient care during recovery periods.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 4x10 hour shifts with start times of 0730, 0800, or 0900, totaling 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: WI Registered Nurse (RN) License, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), minimum of 2+ years PACU experience with recent hospital work, including post-cardiac and pediatric case experience. Must have electronic charting experience, preferably with Epic.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Additional Information: The unit has 14 recovery bays with a 1:2 patient ratio, averaging 35 patients per day. Responsibilities include stabilizing ICU patients, handling general and specialized cases, and performing post-anesthesia recovery procedures. Scrubs may be any color. The assignment includes a holiday rotation and on-call responsibilities with a 30-minute response time, including one night per week and every 5th weekend. Employees are expected to comply with hospital policies regarding vaccinations, including masks during flu season if declining vaccination.
Experience Requirement: No minimum years of experience explicitly required beyond the stated qualification criteria.
Start Date: 10/05/2026
End Date: 01/02/2027
Hours per Week: 40
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others - we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
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Who can apply
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