Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,265 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Critical Care Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse in an acute care setting. This 16-week assignment involves providing specialized postoperative recovery care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric surgical patients in a Level I Trauma Center, primarily during day shifts. The role emphasizes confidence in critical care procedures and patient management.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, Degree, Location, and Experience Requirements: BLS, ACLS certifications; 2 years of PACU or critical care experience; valid license in the applicable state; minimum of 2 years of experience preferred.
• Schedule: Days shift, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week, from 10/12/2026 to 02/01/2027.
• Additional Job Responsibilities: Recovery of adult, adolescent, and geriatric post-surgical patients, including those requiring invasive monitoring, blood product administration, ventilator management, and vasoactive drugs.
• Clinical Skills Required: Epic electronic health record system proficiency, dysrhythmia recognition and management, blood product administration, starting IVs, ICP monitoring, care of ventilated patients, and trauma care experience.
• Other Requirements: Knowledge of high acuity post-anesthesia care, ability to work within a Level I Trauma Center setting, and flexibility to float within scope to PACU or Preoperative units as needed.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must hold active licenses, meet compliance deadlines, and complete required modules 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 #1306008. 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