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PACU Nurse - Part Time

ThedaCare · Neenah, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your PACU or critical care background and what made you want to work in recovery.

What they are checking: Whether they have the airway and assessment skills that PACU depends on and a real interest in the work.

As a part-time nurse, how do you stay up to date on policy changes and new procedures?

What they are checking: Ownership of their own learning when they are not on the unit every day.

Tell me about a time a patient got worse quickly in your care. What did you do?

What they are checking: Calm, fast response and a good sense of when to call anesthesia or a rapid response.

What would you do

How do you manage emergence delirium in an adult who is pulling at lines?

What they are checking: Keeping the patient and lines safe while looking for causes like pain, hypoxia or a full bladder.

Your patient is ready for transfer but the floor is not ready to take them. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Managing patient flow and holding patients safely while working with the receiving unit.

How do you handle a family member who wants to come back to PACU before the patient is ready?

What they are checking: Balancing family needs with privacy and safety for every patient in an open recovery area.

About the work

Your patient arrives from the OR and the anesthesia handoff is rushed. What do you make sure you know before they leave?

What they are checking: Whether they insist on a complete handoff covering airway, meds given, fluids, blood loss and concerns.

A patient's blood pressure is dropping and their heart rate is climbing an hour after surgery. What are you thinking?

What they are checking: Recognizing possible bleeding or other complications early and escalating with clear information.

What do you watch for in a patient with sleep apnea after general anesthesia and opioids?

What they are checking: Awareness that these patients are at higher risk of airway obstruction and need closer monitoring.

How do you give a clear handoff to the floor nurse taking your patient?

What they are checking: Structured communication like SBAR that keeps important details from being lost between units.

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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: SCHEDULE: • (3) 8-hour shifts one week & (4) 8-hour shifts week two • Start times ranging between 5-2:30p • (7) PM shifts required in a 6-week schedule • Call required 1-2x biweekly and every 7th weekend (Fri-Mon) • Call response time 30 minutes • 1-2 holidays per year required UNIT DETAILS (Prep/PACU-Neenah Hospital): This RN would be prepping for surgical and procedural cases, caring for patient and families while focusing on safety and customer experience. Recovering patients post anesthesia, focusing again on safety, and then either discharging or transferring to another level of care. 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 ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton & Neenah, Operating Rooms: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date 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: 28 Scheduled FTE: 0.7 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days

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