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RN, Registered Nurse | PreOp/Recovery

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time the surgery schedule fell apart and you had to adjust quickly.

What they are checking: Flexibility in a fast-paced department where hours flex with need.

Tell me about a time you noticed something during pre-op that others missed.

What they are checking: Attention to detail that prevents wrong-site or unsafe surgery.

What would you do

This role includes call with a one-hour response time. How do you make sure you can meet that?

What they are checking: Reliability and practical planning for being on call.

A patient in Pre Op is very anxious and says they want to cancel. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Calming the patient while respecting their right to decide and involving the surgeon.

About the work

In Pre Op, what do you check before a patient goes back to surgery?

What they are checking: Their checklist habits, like NPO status, consent, allergies, labs and blood thinners, which prevent cancellations and harm.

A patient in Recovery is very drowsy, breathing slowly and their oxygen is dropping. What do you do?

What they are checking: Fast airway response to post-anesthesia respiratory depression and knowing when to give reversal agents.

How do you manage post-op nausea and pain at the same time in the recovery room?

What they are checking: Balancing comfort with safety, since pain medicine can worsen nausea and sedation.

You care for patients from pediatric to geriatric. How does recovering a child differ from recovering an older adult?

What they are checking: Awareness of age-specific risks like emergence delirium in kids and confusion or falls in elders.

What do you teach a patient before they go home the same day after surgery?

What they are checking: Clear discharge teaching on pain, wound care, warning signs and who to call.

How do you decide a patient is ready to leave the recovery room?

What they are checking: Knowledge of discharge criteria from PACU such as stable vital signs, alertness and controlled pain.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35 Emplify Health by Gundersen is looking for an RN to join the Pre Op/Recovery team! This opportunity will allow you a variety of patient care experiences, work-life balance and to work with a great team! What you will do: • 0.875 fte; 70 hours every two weeks • Pre Op - Four 10-hour shifts per pay period, primarily 8:00am-6:30pm or 9:00am-7:30pm • Recovery Room - Three 10-hour shift between the hours of 6:30am and 7:00pm • Hours may flex based on department need • Approximately (1) weeknight call shift every 6 weeks from 11pm - 7am. Approximately 3 weekend call shifts every 6 months • Weekend call hours include Friday 11pm – 7am, Saturday 7pm - 7am, or Sunday 7pm - 7am • Weeknight call is assigned; weekend call is self-scheduled. 1 hour response time for call shifts • 1 scheduled holiday per year • A fast-paced department cares for a variety of surgical specialties varying in age from pediatric to geriatric • Pre-op primary responsibilities include assessing and preparing the patient for surgery, providing education, and preparing for discharge home • Recovery room/PACU primary responsibility is monitoring levels of consciousness, vitals, and treating post operative side effects such as pain or nausea. What you will need: • RN license to work in the state of Wisconsin • Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing • BLS for healthcare providers • 2 years RN experience required What you will get: • Starting pay of $38.96/hr and up, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials • Strong team with a lot of experienced staff • Departmental leadership support including Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor and Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator) • Comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member • Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k with match & annual Base Contribution) • Support for your career growth with access to our Career Development Center Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. Equal Opportunity Employer I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

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