Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,025 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse position is located in Denver, Colorado. This role involves providing specialized post-anesthesia recovery care within an acute care setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position is scheduled to start on 07/06/2026, offering a 12-hour shift schedule with minimum weekly hours of 36.

Job Details:

• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Shift Hours: 12 hours with variable start times of 0730, 0800, 0900, 1000, and 1100, primarily starting at 1100
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association
• Minimum Experience Required: 2 years in Emergency Department (ED) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• EMR System: Epic
• License: Must have a valid license to submit
• Schedule: Variable start times of 0730, 0800, 0900, 1000, and 1100, primarily 1100 start; shifts will primarily cover 11a-11p
• Additional Information: The candidate in this role will assist with recovery in PACU, read strips, and support patient care in an acute division setting. Scrub color will be provided by the hospital.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• The position allows on-call shifts, with one night every six weeks, and requires a response time of 1 hour.

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 #1263522. Pay package is based on 12 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus