Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,990 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare facility located in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) for night shifts. This position involves working within a dynamic environment where the PACU is operational 24/7, and staff will float between Pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery areas, as well as adjacent recovery zones. The role requires a dedicated professional capable of managing complex post-operative patient care with ICU-level skills.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, at least 2 years of PACU experience, and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing vents, multiple drips, spinal drains, and lines, along with strong assessment skills.
• Float: Yes, staff will float between Pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II as well as adjacent recovery areas.
• Additional Information:
  • Working in a fast-paced PACU environment with complex post-operative care.
  • Support within the department includes charge nurses, PCA/UCs, educators, managers, and available phlebotomy and vascular access teams.
  • Utilizes EMR systems, IV pumps, monitors, and medication dispensing equipment.
  • Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2-3 full shifts in the department.
  • No weekend rotation; on-call may be required during holiday times.
  • Holiday schedule based on unit need.
  • Scrub color is provided, and parking is free with badge access.

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 #1285833. 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