Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,925 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• 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 available in a healthcare facility located more than 50 miles from the candidate's permanent residence. This role involves providing total patient care in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on post-anesthesia recovery, and requires flexibility with scheduling.

Job Details

• Position Description: Start date is October 19, 2026, with an end date of January 18, 2027. Shifts are days from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with the potential for flexible times. The role entails total patient care in the post-anesthesia recovery setting, with a patient ratio of 1:2 to 1:1.
• Required Qualifications: RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications; minimum of 1 year of critical care experience (PACU, ICU, or ED); located more than 50 miles from the facility; valid social security number for tax purposes; a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar setting.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week. Must include one night call from 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM once weekly and one 24-hour call on either Saturday or Sunday during a six-week schedule period.
• Additional Information: Candidates must include a permanent home address in their submission and demonstrate flexibility with times. Scrubs will be provided. Candidates must have critical care experience within the last 1+ year.

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 #1326914. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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