Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,385 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
A registered nurse specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is sought for an assignment in Alexandria, Virginia. This role involves providing care to surgical patients in a fast-paced environment, requiring active Virginia RN licensure and a minimum of two years of PACU experience. Candidates must bring their license on the first day of work.

Job Details

• Shift Hours: 8 hours per day
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours/week, Monday through Friday, with shifts typically lasting 9 or 12 hours; start times vary based on operational needs
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Required Qualifications: Active RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or active multistate compact (NLC) license; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required; minimum 2 years PACU RN experience; Epic electronic medical record system preferred; strong perianesthesia background preferred
• Float Requirement: First to float between Preoperative, ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy), Endoscopy, and PACU (no intraoperative endoscopy coverage)
• On-Call (2nd Call): Rotation per 6-week period including 3 weekday shifts (2100-0530) and 3 weekend/holiday shifts (either 0800-2000 or 2000-0800)
• Unit Details: PACU with 13 bays (10 Phase 1, 3 Phase 2), caring for inpatient and outpatient surgical patients, including pediatric patients age 10+
• Common Cases: Total joint arthroplasty, spine, orthopedic sports medicine, general surgery, vascular, plastics, urology, ENT, ECT, GI endoscopy
• Population: Surgical patients across multiple specialties, with pediatric patients age 10+; trauma or critical care experience not required
• Additional Information: Assignment length of 10 weeks; candidates must be comfortable with variable start times and on-call expectations; ECG exam on Day 2 of orientation, pass/fail with one attempt; attendance at a pre-start study session recommended; call rotation includes observed holidays

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 #1279610. 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