What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,300 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available for a healthcare provider located in the central United States. This assignment involves working day shifts, with a focus on preoperative and postoperative patient care. The role entails providing critical recovery services in a fast-paced environment, requiring adherence to established clinical protocols and safety procedures.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Dayshift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The assignment runs from 09/14/2026 to 12/13/2026.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications; ability to work daytime hours; 0 years of experience required; located within the central US.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit or similar fast-paced recovery environment.
- Additional Information: On-call duties approximately 3-4 weeknight calls and one 24-hour weekend call every eight weeks. Weeknight call hours are 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.; weekend call hours are 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. The shifts available range from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. depending on staffing needs.
- Submission Requirements: Professional licensure documentation, current certifications, and completion of the Epic Questionnaire.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1304106. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
About Cross Country NursesYou care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Salary : $2,300