Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,385 per week

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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This role involves providing high-quality post-anesthesia care for inpatient and outpatient surgical patients across multiple specialties. The PACU nurse will work in a fast-paced environment supporting various patient needs with a focus on teamwork and patient safety.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with shift hours typically around 8 hours. Candidates should be comfortable with variable start times, including early mornings, and may need to work on-call shifts.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a multistate compact license, minimum of 2 years PACU RN experience, current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA), experience with Epic electronic medical record system preferred, strong perianesthesia background, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric care experience is helpful but not required. Experience with fast-paced surgical environments is advantageous.
• Float: First to float between Preoperative, ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy), and GI Endoscopy units, with no intraoperative Endoscopy or ECT assignment expected.
• Additional Information: The assignment duration is 10 weeks. The role involves working in a 13-bay PACU with patient ratios of 2:1 in Phase 1 and 3:1 in Phase 2. Candidates will care for both inpatient and outpatient surgical patients, including those aged 10 and above, with a focus on various surgical specialties such as joint replacements, spine, orthopedics, and general surgery. The team values strong collaboration and efficiency in a busy environment.

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 #1278331. 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