Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,245 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 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 Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse Location not specified. This position involves providing high-acuity recovery care for a diverse adult, adolescent, and geriatric surgical patient population within a Level I Trauma Center. The role requires critical care experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with a focus on post-operative recovery for patients undergoing surgeries such as neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, gynecologic, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant procedures. Job Details Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: BLS, ACLS; 1 year of clinical experience required; no specified location requirement. Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, starting 11/09/2026 and ending 02/08/2027. Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required; 2 years preferred with ICU or Level I Trauma Center background. Responsibilities include recovery of acute post-operative patients, managing invasive monitoring (including ICP), administering blood products and vasoactive drugs, and caring for ventilated patients. Additional clinical skills required: blood product administration, ICP monitoring, care of ventilated patients, dysrhythmia recognition/management, IV placement and vasopressors, and use of Epic charting system. Float: Float rotation within scope to PACU or Pre-Operative units may be required. Submission requirements: Must have or obtain MO or compact license, pass required exams, and complete necessary certifications before start date. No local candidate restrictions; home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility. Contract details: Confirm shift schedule; contract is firm and must be fulfilled in full. Compliance: Deadlines apply, and travel requirements must be met prior to start date. 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 Posted Date: Cross Country Job ID . 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 bonus5c143e31-5e -b d