Registered Nurse PACU/Recovery
Ascension
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Description
- Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
- Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
- Manage patient's pain.
- Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
- One or more of the following required:
- Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.
Additional Preferences:
- Willing to be cross-trained between PACU and Day Surgery
- Critical care experience
- Strong peripheral IV insertion skills a plus
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's PACU/Recovery position in Brookfield offers full-time nursing work in post-anesthesia care, where you'll monitor patients emerging from surgery, manage pain, and respond to their immediate recovery needs. The role requires you to apply sterile technique standards, anticipate complications based on the procedures performed, and evaluate how patients respond to interventions—work that demands both clinical judgment and attentiveness in a fast-paced environment.
To qualify, you'll need an active Wisconsin RN license and BLS certification within your first month. ALS certification is required within six months of hire, and PALS is preferred. The position welcomes candidates with critical care experience and strong IV skills, and Ascension is open to cross-training you between PACU and Day Surgery. This is a full-time, in-office role at a large nonprofit Catholic health system known for supporting its workforce and offering an inclusive workplace culture.
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