Registered Nurse PACU/Recovery

Ascension

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Posted Oct 1

Shift and hours: Rotating
Unit and setting: PACU
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Facility: Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
Department: Perioperative Care
Schedule: Rotating shift | Full-time

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.

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

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In Brookfield, WI

Brookfield, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $1,886/mo
Household income: $129,548/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Brookfield, WI

NeighborhoodsBrookfield is primarily an owner-occupied suburb characterized by spacious single-family homes, though distinct pockets cater to different lifestyles. Renters and healthcare workers often gravitate toward The Corners of Brookfield and the Bluemound Road corridor, where newer multi-story apartments sit directly above retail and restaurants in a walkable town-center format. The Calhoun Road corridor in north Brookfield provides additional established apartment communities and more accessible entry points for housing. For detached residential living, mid-century subdivisions like Imperial Estates offer mature, tree-lined streets, while expansive subdivisions like Weston Hills feature large lots and custom estate properties. The southeastern edge near Elm Grove provides a quieter, wooded enclave that shortens the drive toward Milwaukee-area medical centers.

Brookfield is primarily an owner-occupied suburb characterized by spacious single-family homes, though distinct pockets cater to different lifestyles. Renters and healthcare workers often gravitate toward The Corners of Brookfield and the Bluemound Road corridor, where newer multi-story apartments sit directly above retail and restaurants in a walkable town-center format.

The Calhoun Road corridor in north Brookfield provides additional established apartment communities and more accessible entry points for housing. For detached residential living, mid-century subdivisions like Imperial Estates offer mature, tree-lined streets, while expansive subdivisions like Weston Hills feature large lots and custom estate properties.

The southeastern edge near Elm Grove provides a quieter, wooded enclave that shortens the drive toward Milwaukee-area medical centers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: 10federalstorage.com Source 2: thewrightgrp.com Source 3: powermovesrelocation.com

Getting aroundHealthcare workers in Brookfield have local access to clinical facilities like Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus right within municipal borders, while regional tertiary centers such as the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin campus sit just east in neighboring Wauwatosa. Commutes depend heavily on personal vehicles via Interstate 94 and major east-west arteries like Bluemound Road (U.S. Route 18) and Capitol Drive. Driving into downtown Milwaukee rarely exceeds twenty-five to thirty minutes even during peak rush hours, and local hospital campuses offer ample surface lot and deck parking. However, public transit options are sparse, and non-driving commutes across municipal boundaries are not practical for typical rotating shift work.

Healthcare workers in Brookfield have local access to clinical facilities like Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus right within municipal borders, while regional tertiary centers such as the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin campus sit just east in neighboring Wauwatosa. Commutes depend heavily on personal vehicles via Interstate 94 and major east-west arteries like Bluemound Road (U.S. Route 18) and Capitol Drive.

Driving into downtown Milwaukee rarely exceeds twenty-five to thirty minutes even during peak rush hours, and local hospital campuses offer ample surface lot and deck parking. However, public transit options are sparse, and non-driving commutes across municipal boundaries are not practical for typical rotating shift work.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: 10federalstorage.com Source 2: thewrightgrp.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: powermovesrelocation.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation in Brookfield is anchored by the multi-use Greenway Trail System, which weaves through quiet neighborhoods and nature corridors across the city. Fox Brook Park is a major civic destination, featuring a man-made lake with a sandy swimming beach, a spacious lodge, and surrounding wetland trails ideal for wildlife viewing and paddlecraft. Mitchell Park offers wooded hiking paths along the Fox River, athletic fields, and open picnic grounds. Swimmers and families also frequent the municipal Wiberg Aquatic Center during summer months, while expansive county parks nearby provide winter sledding and cross-country skiing routes.

Outdoor recreation in Brookfield is anchored by the multi-use Greenway Trail System, which weaves through quiet neighborhoods and nature corridors across the city. Fox Brook Park is a major civic destination, featuring a man-made lake with a sandy swimming beach, a spacious lodge, and surrounding wetland trails ideal for wildlife viewing and paddlecraft.

Mitchell Park offers wooded hiking paths along the Fox River, athletic fields, and open picnic grounds. Swimmers and families also frequent the municipal Wiberg Aquatic Center during summer months, while expansive county parks nearby provide winter sledding and cross-country skiing routes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: discoverbrookfield.com Source 2: powermovesrelocation.com

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Living in Brookfield

Brookfield, Wisconsin, is an established, tree-canopied suburb in eastern Waukesha County that balances quiet residential retreats with regional commercial energy. For relocating healthcare workers, it offers exceptional proximity to both Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus within the city and the major Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin medical complex just ten minutes east in Wauwatosa. Daily life centers around expansive green spaces like Fox Brook Park and Mitchell Park, alongside vibrant gathering spaces like The Corners of Brookfield, where walkable dining spots like Café Hollander and BelAir Cantina sit alongside modern apartments. The tradeoff is Brookfield’s auto-centric design: outside of mixed-use developments, the city is overwhelmingly car-dependent, and rental housing is relatively scarce compared to owner-occupied homes. However, with top-tier Elmbrook schools, low crime rates, and downtown Milwaukee only a twenty-five-minute drive down Interstate 94, Brookfield delivers a peaceful, high-amenity base for nurses seeking a restorative suburban lifestyle.

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As of 2026-07Source 1: 10federalstorage.com Source 2: thewrightgrp.com Source 3: discoverbrookfield.com Source 4: powermovesrelocation.com

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