Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,290 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 7 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. This role involves caring for patients recovering from anesthesia across various clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient recovery rooms, surgery centers, and anesthesia clinics. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position offers a dynamic work environment with rotating shifts and a focus on efficient patient recovery.

Job Details:

• Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
• Shift: Predominately 3, 12-hour shifts; flexibility for 8-hour or 10-hour shifts if department needs are met. Start times vary.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). Minimum experience of 2 years in a related role. Valid license to submit, willing to wait for license approval.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday call rotations.
• Additional Information:
  • Weekend call: One 24-hour shift per month from 7am-7am.
  • Weekly call: Two additional overnight shifts from 11pm-7am per month.
  • Scrubs are provided for all areas except the Anesthesia Clinic, which requires staff to provide their own Navy Blue scrubs.
  • Float: PACU nurses will work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in surgery center and anesthesia clinic as needed.
  • Common recovery cases include general, neuro, thoracic, and interventional procedures. ICU patients are recovered in the PACU, except for open heart surgeries.
  • Charting System: Allscripts.
  • Shift Notes: 8am-6pm, 9am-7pm, and possibly 10am-8pm, with no call required during scheduled shifts.
  • Cancellation policy: Two shifts per 13-week contract.

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 #1279651. 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