What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,385 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 Walla Walla, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking a PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) registered nurse for a temporary assignment. The role involves providing specialized care to post-operative patients in a Level III trauma center, with responsibilities spanning preoperative, postoperative, and PACU phases. The position requires adaptability to float between units as needed.
Job Details
- Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) are required.
- Education Requirements: Valid licensure in the applicable state; compact license accepted.
- Location Requirements: Must hold a valid license in the state of employment with a 50-mile local radius.
- Years of Experience: 0 years minimum required.
- Schedule: 8-hour shift, 40 hours per week, starting on 09/21/2026 and ending on 12/21/2026.
- Responsibilities include working in pre-op, post-op, and PACU settings, with the ability to manage various patient care needs and monitor patients using End-Tidal CO2 monitoring and other specialized procedures.
- Candidates must have at least one year of clinical experience, and references covering 1 year of work within the last 3 years are required during the compliance process.
- Must be willing to work three of the five major holidays and may be required to float between sister facilities nearby your contracted location.
- Travel compliance requirements include verifying prior work at a healthcare facility, providing references, and adhering to specific scheduling and assignment policies.
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 #1305310. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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 : $2,385