Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,180 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nursing position is located in Lancaster, Ohio. This role involves providing care to patients recovering from anesthesia, assessing their needs, implementing appropriate interventions, and ensuring safe and effective patient recovery. The registered nurse will collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver quality post-operative care and monitor patient progress throughout the recovery process.

Job Details:

• Shift Schedule: 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited nursing program (Diploma in Nursing, Associate degree in Nursing, or Bachelors degree in Nursing), valid Ohio nursing license, CPR certification, and 3 years of nursing experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for post-anesthesia patients according to established pathways. Responsibilities include patient assessments, education for patients and families, administration of medications and treatments, and accurate documentation of care. The role requires physical capacity to handle heavy work and the ability to manage urgent and stressful situations calmly. The position begins on 08/24/2026 at the Lancaster, Ohio location.

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 #1296163. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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