Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,325 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is sought to join a busy operating room team located in Salem, Massachusetts. This position involves providing perioperative recovery care in a Level III Trauma OR within a complex community setting. Candidates are required to bring their Massachusetts RN license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Shift: Rotating shifts with options including 8-hour, 12-hour, and 10-hour shifts, mostly evenings (e.g., 9:00 am - 7:30 pm, 10:00 am - 8:30 pm, 2:00 pm - 12:30 am, 8:00 am - 6:30 pm). Minimum hours per week: 36 hours.
• Required Qualifications: Massachusetts RN license, BLS certification, BSN preferred, CNOR preferred, scrub experience preferred, two years working in one location, and two years' experience as a traveler.
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN and CNOR certification.
• Additional Information: Experience with Mako and DaVinci robotic systems is preferred. The unit has approximately 30-40 patients per day. EMR system used: EPIC. No floating required.
• Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts, 2x10-hour shifts, or 2x8-hour shifts. Mostly evenings (9:00 am - 7:30 pm, 10:00 am - 8:30 pm, 2:00 pm - 12:30 am, and 8:00 am - 6:30 pm). Rotation to evening shifts occurs 2-3 times per 4-week schedule, with 1-2 weekend shifts and holiday call responsibilities. Weekend shifts include on-call hours.

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 #1278072. 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 Nurses

You 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