Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized patient care in a Level II Trauma Center, focusing on post-operative recovery for pediatric (1 year and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The role includes responsibilities related to patient monitoring, recovery, and ensuring clinical standards are maintained.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Education Requirements: Not specified
• Location Requirements: Not specified
• Years of Experience: 1 year minimum
• Schedule: Days shift, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Assignment Length: 8 weeks, with a start date of 10/19/2026 and end date of 01/18/2027
• Required Skills: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Inpatient, Pre-Post care, Dysrhythmia recognition/management, Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics, Reversal agents, Conscious Sedation, General, Local, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Nerve Blocks, Pain assessment & management, Cardiac, ENT, General, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Urology, Pacemaker Insertion, Post Cath Lab Procedures, Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG, Pre/Post Cath lab procedures, Pre/Post IR procedures, Phase II Recovery, IV insertion, Discharge Instructions, Medication reconciliation, Operative/Procedural Consent, Pre/Post Operative procedures, Pre-op Assessment & Education, Pre-Op Medications, Lab value interpretation, and communication.
• Additional Information: Will require working in a Level II Trauma Center with a patient census of 80-100 daily, following ASPAN standards, and handling a diverse patient population. May involve floating to nearby facilities as needed, with pre-authorization for specific days off. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience and hold current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must respond to questions about previous employment at Providence facilities and submit 2 references covering 1 year within the last 3 years prior to start.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.