Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,175 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse Location: unspecified. This role involves providing post-anesthesia care for patients in a busy acute care setting, supporting patients during recovery from anesthesia following various surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will be experienced in perioperative nursing with a focus on patient safety and quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Provides care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) including pre/postoperative patient management with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 during Phase 1 and 1:3 during Phase 2 recovery; manages common cases such as orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology, gynecology, urology, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and podiatry.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association; 1 year of nursing experience; active nursing license; ability to work 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 36 hours weekly.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in perioperative or PACU nursing highly desired.
• Additional Information: The role requires unit-specific orientation of up to three shifts and adherence to hospital dress code with OR scrubs. Nurse float rotation may be required to other pre/post anesthesia units as needed. The unit operates EPIC electronic medical records system; minimal experience with charge nurse responsibilities expected.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all qualification criteria and be available to start on 10/12/2026 with an end date of 01/11/2027.

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 #1325496. 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