Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,955 per week

Job Description & Requirements Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri. Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) specialty position is located in the Saint Louis area. This role involves working in a Level I Trauma Center critical care environment, providing recovery care for surgical patients including Neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant cases. The position requires high acuity inpatient PACU experience and the ability to manage artificial airways, invasive monitoring, transfusions, and vasoactive drugs. The work schedule is a 12-hour day shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 09/14/2026. Job Details Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours minimum per week, starting 09/14/2026 Required Qualifications: Valid certification in ACLS and BLS; applicable certifications such as CCRN and TNCC preferred; high acuity PACU and ICU/critical care experience with a minimum of 2 years preferred; experience with drains, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and recovery from general anesthesia required; working knowledge of EPIC charting system; community hospital experience preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I experience; previous Level I trauma ICU experience; experience with high acuity inpatient PACU; familiarity with neuro monitoring including ICP; certification in CCRN and TNCC. Additional Information: This position requires the ability to work within a Level I trauma center environment, supporting adult, adolescent, and geriatric patient populations. Night shift learning may be necessary to work up preoperative patients when no PACU patients are present. No local candidates within 75 miles are accepted; license in hand or pending license accepted. Travel & License: Pending license required; MO license submission acceptable; IL license in hand required at time of submittal. Unit Details: The unit features 38 patient bays, open 24/7, with a dedicated transport team and interdisciplinary support including respiratory services and interpretation services. Benefits 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 #1299092. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Nurses