Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,305 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a community hospital setting. The role involves providing post-operative care for patients recovering from anesthesia across various specialties including Neuro, Plastics, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Breast, General, Gynecological (GYN), Urology, Orthopedics, Vascular, and Endoscopy. The position features a rotating shift schedule designed to support 24-hour patient care coverage.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shifts with a total of 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and at least 1 year of clinical experience in a PACU or similar postoperative care setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a hospital PACU environment; certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Additional Information: The role includes on-call responsibilities approximately 3-4 weeknights and one 24-hour weekend call every 8 weeks, with call hours varying from evening to overnight and weekend shifts. Call requirements may change based on staffing needs. Holiday on-call duties are also 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 #1321530. 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