Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,065 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Pacu (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Shreveport, Louisiana. This role involves providing care to a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to geriatrics, including orthopedic, general surgery, vascular, ENT, urology, and breast reconstruction cases. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of employment. The position offers a full-time schedule with shifts from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association; current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association; current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification; RN license in the state of employment or a compact license; 0 years of experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience in a related nursing specialty or perioperative RN residency; recent practice in an operating room or perioperative setting.
• Additional Information: All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by designated trained staff and must complete initial onboarding requirements, including competency validations specific to the perioperative department. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is necessary.
• Position Responsibilities: Providing routine and complex nursing care independently, utilizing the nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Managing and supporting both routine and critically ill patients, addressing their psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs, and providing patient and family education. Administering medications and treatments using appropriate protocols, monitoring for side effects and treatment efficacy, documenting care, and making appropriate delegations.

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 #1264789. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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