Travel PACU Nurse - $2,394 per week

Connected Health Care is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Appleton, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Contract PACU Nurse - Travel and Local Candidates Accepted!

Appleton, Wisconsin - 13.0 weeks

Connected, your partner in Healthcare, Educational, Government, and Direct Hire services, is excited to connect qualified and passionate travel professional like you for a 13.0-week opportunity located in or near Appleton, Wisconsin. Enjoy competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and the rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; nursing degree from accredited institution.
  
• Certifications Requirements: BLS, ACLS, PALS; CAPA or CPAN certification (will take either).
  
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of PACU experience, including Phase I/II recovery; experience with cardiac rhythms, managing cardiac gtts, and recovery of post-cath, bronchs, and IR patients.
  
• Other Requirements: Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms, provide discharge instructions, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; flexibility to float between units; excellent communication skills; proficiency with EPIC EMR and IV pump systems.
  

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  Premium Pay That Values You: Weekly direct deposit (with next-day pay features coming soon!) at rates 13% above market average—we benchmark every assignment to make you feel like a valued member of our team and to ensure we're staying competitive.

  
  
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  Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical/dental/vision eligibility starting the 1st day of the month after your start date, continuing between active assignments—plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave, so you can focus on what you do best without added stress.

  
  
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  Health Benefits Maintained through Winter/Summer Break: For educational services team members who join or extend with us, your medical, dental, and vision coverage continues seamlessly during off-seasons, ensuring no gaps in your coverage so you can recharge without worry.

  
  
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  Investment in Your Growth: 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license CEU reimbursements—because we believe in growing together.

  
  
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  Support Your Lifestyle: Paid housing or stipends, travel/mileage reimbursements, guaranteed hours, and cancellation protection. Opportunity to work in diverse locations nationwide with flexible scheduling designed around your needs.

  
  
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  Streamlined Compliance & Flexibility: Reimbursed licenses and certifications, user-friendly onboarding portals, shifts tailored to your preferences, rapid interview process—making your onboarding simple and flexible.

  
  

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  We Care About Your Journey: We listen and provide upfront insights on roles, pay, and perks to ensure you feel supported from the start, aligning with our motto: If we take care of our team, they take care of our partners.

  
  
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  Personalized Job Matches That Fit You: Share your preferences on specialties, shift times, and locations—our goal is to craft opportunities where you excel, with 92% of candidates extending or referring because we prioritize what matters to you.

  
  
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  Unwavering Support Every Step: From 24/7 recruiter access to fast compliance and career guidance, we are your dedicated partner—delivering above-average pay, high retention, quick placement times, and nationwide opportunities to ease staffing shortages.

  
  
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  A Genuine Partnership Built on Trust: We're committed to being your advocate—offering transparency, empathy, and seamless placements, helping you build a fulfilling career in healthcare.

  
  

• Provide post-anesthesia care to adult and pediatric patients following surgical procedures, including recovery from bronchs, IR, and post-cath.
  
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage cardiac gtts to stabilize patients' conditions during recovery.
  
• Assess and monitor patient vital signs and status throughout Phase I and Phase II recovery, ensuring patient safety.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including nurses, physicians, RTs, and anesthesiologists, to facilitate smooth patient transitions and discharge instructions.
  
• Assist with procedural recovery tasks such as blood sugar checks, IV removals, and cleaning or restocking supplies in the PACU environment.
  

Apply now through Connected Health Care – submit your resume today!

Connected Healthcare Job ID #176218. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Contract PACU Nurse - Travel and Local Candidates Accepted!

Connected Health Care is a nationally recognized healthcare recruiting and staffing agency specializing in travel nursing, travel allied health, interim leadership, per-diem staffing, and permanent placement. Our team of professional account managers, recruits, and credentialists are focused on providing you with the most fulfilling career path that aligns with your personal goals, whether you are traveling with us for a season or looking for a permanent place to call home.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Company provided housing options
• Cancelation protection
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• License and certification reimbursement