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OR & PACU RN - PRN

ThedaCare · Berlin, WI · Part time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a PRN role covering both OR and PACU in Berlin. How do you stay current in two areas when you are not there every week?

What they are checking: Whether they have a plan for keeping skills fresh across two specialties with irregular hours.

Tell me about a time you worked with a team you did not know well. How did you fit in quickly?

What they are checking: Adaptability, since PRN staff often join a team mid-day and must earn trust fast.

What would you do

In a smaller hospital you may circulate a case and then recover the same patient. How does that change how you work?

What they are checking: Comfort with the wide scope of a rural surgical team where one nurse covers several phases of care.

You are the only PACU nurse and two patients come out at once. How do you manage it?

What they are checking: Prioritization and knowing when to pull in anesthesia or another nurse instead of stretching too thin.

In a rural hospital, help can be farther away. How would you respond if a patient's condition worsened quickly in PACU?

What they are checking: Calm emergency response and knowledge of rapid response and transfer options when resources are limited.

About the work

A patient arrives in PACU with an oxygen saturation of 86 percent and snoring respirations. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Airway priorities after anesthesia, including repositioning, jaw thrust, oxygen and calling for help.

How do you decide a patient is ready to leave PACU?

What they are checking: Whether they use a discharge scoring system like Aldrete and look beyond the number at the whole patient.

Walk me through how you would run the time-out and counts as the circulator.

What they are checking: Core OR safety practice, which is just as important in a small facility as a large one.

How do you manage post-op pain and nausea while watching for oversedation?

What they are checking: Balancing comfort with safety, especially in patients who received opioids and are at risk for respiratory depression.

What do you teach a same-day surgery patient and their driver before they go home?

What they are checking: Whether discharge teaching is clear and practical enough to prevent avoidable calls and readmissions.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The RN Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development. Job Description: **Variety of cases: Ortho, urology, gyne, ophthalmology, general surgery, endoscopy, and podiatry.** Schedule: • (1) 8- hour shift every 2 weeks minimum • No call requirement KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and interprofessional team. • Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes. • Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned, and performs all functions of the professional clinical nurse (RN), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. • Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction. • Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians. • Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care. • Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. 8. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations. QUALIFICATIONS: • Current Wisconsin RN Licensure • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required • Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred Operating Rooms - Critical Access Hospitals: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire date – *ThedaCare Medical Center- Shawano ONLY PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Occasional high noise level in work environment • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time • Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4 Scheduled FTE: 0.1 Location: ThedaCare Medical Center - Berlin - Berlin,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days

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