Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,730 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
A facility seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse in the healthcare sector. This role involves providing postoperative recovery care to patients, with responsibilities including managing patients in a PACU setting, floating to endoscopy, pre-operative, and surgery center units as needed. The position requires flexibility to work evenings and includes weekend and night call duties.

Job Details

• Shift Time: Evenings
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). QSEN Certification, Education Requirements, and 0 years of experience are also necessary.
• Additional Qualifications: PACU or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience required. Critical care and PACU experience preferred.
• Responsibilities include managing patient recovery in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, floating to endoscopy, pre-op, and surgery center as needed, and providing high-quality patient care during recovery.
• Schedule: Evenings, 12-hour shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate current certifications and relevant clinical experience.

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 #1335491. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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 bonus