Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,930 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Winston-salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The role involves providing post-operative care to primarily pediatric patients, with occasional adult patient responsibilities, within a busy Level 1 Trauma designated teaching hospital. Candidates must have experience working in a critical care pediatric environment to be considered for this position.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); 2 years of experience in the critical care pediatric space; Candidates must have completed at least one previous travel assignment; Location requirements are specific to North Carolina; a minimum of 2 years of professional experience is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing vented patients, ICU patient management, and pediatric surgical care.
• Patient Care: Serves primarily pediatric patients aged 0-17, with some adult patient care based on unit needs. Handles surgical patients across most specialties excluding cardiac.
• Patient Ratios: Typical ratios include RN: 1:1 and 1:2, depending on acuity.
• Skills & Responsibilities: Manage vented patients, administer gtts such as heparin, insulin, and cardio medications, with limited use of BiPAP mostly in post-operative care. Comfort with telemetry monitoring and managing ventilated patients is required.
• Support & Department Resources: Includes transport, HUC/receptionist, PACU educator, dedicated charge/manager, and anesthesiology services available 24/7.
• Technology & Equipment: EPIC electronic medical record system, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors.
• Float: Occasional care for adult patients who are transferred to their unit.
• Orientation: Includes a NEO day with the facility and two precepted shifts.
• Additional Notes: Scrubs provided, free parking, and team-oriented all-hands-on-deck mentality.

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 #1258808. 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