Registered Nurse PACU

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Morgantown, West Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/05/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse position located at an acute care facility. The role involves providing care to adult and pediatric patients recovering from surgery and anesthesia in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Candidates will be responsible for monitoring patient recovery, managing airway equipment, and coordinating with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. Job Details Schedule: Rotating shifts, primarily Monday through Friday daytime shifts, with potential to rotate to weekends and night shifts as needed. Positions available for 0.9 and 1.0 Full-Time Equivalents, scheduled as three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts per week. Pre-op shifts start at 0530; PACU shifts start at 0730, 0800, 0830, 0900, 0930, or 1000. Required Qualifications: Valid licensure to submit; minimum of 2 years of experience in postoperative care, including PACU or level 1 trauma PACU preferred. Certifications required include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system (EPIC), experience with ventilators and respiratory equipment, and the ability to read cardiac strips are essential. Preferred Qualifications: Prior PACU experience, familiarity with adult and pediatric general surgery, plastics, dental/ENT/maxillofacial, urology, neurosurgery, surgical oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, OB/GYN, thoracic, regional anesthesia techniques, and bariatrics. Experience caring for ICU patients recovering in PACU is advantageous. Additional Information: The unit maintains patient ratios of 1:3 in Pre-op, 1:2 in PACU, and 1:3 in Phase II. The team includes dedicated Nurse Aides, typically five in Pre-op, two in PACU, and two in Phase II. Experience with emergency procedures, including Epic charting and recovery of ICU patients, is required. The position involves working in hospital scrubs, floating within pre/post departments, and participating in holiday and call rotations. Orientation includes one day each for Pre-op, PACU, and Phase II training. The position is scheduled for 3-12 hour shifts weekly, with a requirement of 20 hours of call per schedule period. Response time to call is one hour. 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 401k retirement plan Referral bonus Cross Country Job ID #1318426. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr