Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,070 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) specialty position located at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized patient care in the post-anesthesia recovery setting, including pre-op and Phase II recovery procedures. The position offers day shifts with scheduled hours and a commitment of minimum hours per week.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days, 10 hours per shift, minimum 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid State License with a compact license in hand at submission; at least 1 year of recent experience in PACU or related acute care settings; certifications including BLS and PALS; minimum 1 year of experience in inpatient, Phase I post-anesthesia recovery, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition/management, blood product administration, central line care/management, IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, reversal agents, external ventricular drain (EVD), ICP monitoring, care of ventilated patients, conscious sedation, post-epidural management, general and monitored anesthesia care (MAC), nerve blocks, spinal, malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain assessment and management, PCA pump management, Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS), bariatrics, ENT, neuro, ophthalmology, orthopedics, vascular, pre-post unit care, and knowledge related to endoscopy and robotic procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with interdisciplinary support and managing patients across different age groups including adolescents, infants, adults, and geriatrics.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have at least 1 year of recent acute care experience. The position requires the ability to perform arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, and clinical skills related to post-anesthesia recovery. Candidates should be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment and maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Travel Experience: Not required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Submittal Requirements: Candidates must include responses to whether they have previous experience at a healthcare provider facility as a permanent employee, on a travel contract, or as registry/per-diem, including location and dates worked. Two references covering 1 year (6 months for CNAs) within the last 3 years are required prior to start date.

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 #1319668. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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