Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,085 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse position available in Winchester, Kentucky. This role involves providing specialized post-operative recovery care to surgical patients. The position is part-time, scheduled for daytime shifts, with a focus on ensuring patient safety and optimal recovery outcomes in a community hospital setting.

Job Details

• Schedule: Dayshift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); active license as a Registered Nurse (RN); no minimum years of experience required; location must be 60 miles or greater from the facility; valid certification required prior to start date
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in post-anesthesia or recovery nursing is a plus
• Additional Information: Orientation is held weekly on Mondays. This position aims to replace perm staff and offers an opportunity to work in a modern hospital equipped with dedicated recovery units, updated technology, and comprehensive patient care services. Candidates must have the required certifications and be able to commit to the specified schedule.

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 #1321146. Pay package is based on 8 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