Travel Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - Reno, NV

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 10hr rotating, 40 hours a week, starting November 15, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,469 a week in all, a taxable rate of $30.05 an hour plus $1,267 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Reno, NV. This position involves providing specialized patient care in a fast-paced, Level II Trauma Center environment. The RN will deliver comprehensive nursing services to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients following surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through assessment, planning, and evaluation within the nursing process.

Job Details

• Position Description : This role involves delivering high-quality care in a busy Post Anesthesia Care Unit, supporting a 500-mile radius hospital recognized for outstanding clinical outcomes. The nurse will be responsible for patient assessment, stabilization, and recovery post-surgery, adhering to standards for trauma and stroke care accreditation.
• Required Qualifications : NV RN license, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications, a minimum of 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit experience, prior travel experience, and ability to float to other units based on organizational needs.
• Schedule : Rotating shifts, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week, inclusive of weekends, holidays, and call shifts. The schedule varies based on department needs.
• Additional Information : Blood work including comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) must be completed prior to start. The position may require working major holidays and picking up extra shifts. Flexibility to float to different units within the organization, up to the competency level, may be required. Low census days may lead to 48 hours’ notice to call off, without penalty.
• Submission Requirements : Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of license and certifications as part of the onboarding process.

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