Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,990 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri. 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: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse in a Level I Trauma Center The organization is seeking a highly skilled PACU nurse to provide exceptional post-operative care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients. The role involves managing a diverse surgical patient population, including neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, and more, ensuring patient safety and recovery during nights from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Job Details Certifications: BLS, ACLS Education Requirements: Relevant nursing degree (Associates Degree or higher) Years of Experience: 2 years of critical care or PACU experience required, with a minimum of 0 years if otherwise qualified Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week, starting 09/28/2026 and ending 12/28/2026 Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC charting, critical care, Level I Trauma Center settings, Phase I PACU, dysrhythmia recognition/management, blood product administration, IV therapy, ICP monitoring, ventilated patient care Additional Information: The PACU unit is open 24/7 and includes 38 bays. Staff must have experience with high-acuity patients requiring invasive monitoring, arterial lines, vasopressors, and mechanical ventilation. Night nurses will also be responsible for pre-op patient work-up for first cases of the day, starting as early as 5:30 AM when no patients are in the PACU. The unit does not recover open heart surgeries or liver transplants. Clinicians may float within scope to PACU or Pre-Op units, and work within a hospital that emphasizes quality and safety standards. 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 #1299095. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Nurses