Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,770 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 9 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) specialty position is located in Glenview, Illinois. This role involves working in a busy hospital environment with a focus on providing post-anesthesia care to patients. The position is suitable for qualified healthcare professionals with appropriate certifications and experience in acute care settings.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating start times between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., with end time around 8:30 p.m., averaging 36 hours per week with 9-hour shifts.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 3+ years of solid acute care hospital experience, at least one travel contract completed, submission with passed EKG test at 80% or higher, critical care PACU experience in an acute care hospital setting, and must submit certifications prior to start.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Floating: Will work main PACU and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVI) PACU with the same management/hospital.
• Weekend Requirements: Three weeknights (8 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and one 24-hour weekend per six-week schedule, with 30-minute callback time.
• On-Call Requirements: Three weeknights (8 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and one 24-hour weekend per six-week schedule, with 30-minute callback time.
• Holiday Requirements: Per call rotation.
• Orientation: Four hours, non-billable.
• Credentials Due: Wednesday prior to start date.
• Additional Information: The position involves working in the hospital's PACU units, requiring flexibility for rotating shifts and adherence to safety and clinical protocols. Applicants must submit required certifications and credentials as specified.

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 #1299847. Pay package is based on 9 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus