Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,115 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse Days Location unspecified. This role involves maintaining the respiratory and cardiac stability of patients recovering from anesthesia, with responsibilities including close patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with healthcare team members to ensure safe and effective recovery. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient perioperative care in a hospital or healthcare facility setting.

Job Details

• Certifications: Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Education Requirements: Michigan state licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience Requirements: 2+ years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience.
• Location Requirements: Michigan RN license required.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Submission Requirements: Current skills checklist pertinent to PACU, two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years, active Michigan license, and active BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, providing direct nursing care such as medication adminstration and treatments, responding to alarms, assisting with transfers, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and processing physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Additional information: On-call duties are not required, but occasional weekend coverage may be preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1327841. 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