Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,070 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Cape Girardeau, MO. The position provides comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia, including assessment, treatment planning, medication administration, monitoring, and patient education. The role collaborates with healthcare team members to promote safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; at least 1 year of experience.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 10-hour shifts, minimum 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Provides nursing care by developing nursing diagnoses, establishing care objectives, implementing nursing interventions, monitoring patient responses, and modifying treatment plans as needed. Responsibilities include administering medications, providing wound care, caring for central lines, recognizing adverse signs and symptoms, assisting with examinations and procedures, explaining treatment and discharge instructions, documenting patient care, and coordinating with healthcare team members. Maintains infection-control practices, medication safety, patient confidentiality, and a safe care environment. Influenza vaccination is required from November 1 through April 1; exemptions require approval. Black scrubs are required.

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 #1340678. Pay package is based on 10 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