Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,790 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare organization is seeking a Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse (RN) for a position in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The RN will be responsible for providing postoperative care to primarily pediatric patients (ages 0-17) in a busy open bay setting. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of the assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; at least 1 year of experience in pediatric critical care, with 2 years preferred; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification; comfortable managing intravenous medications such as heparin, insulin, and cardiac drugs; experience managing ventilated patients in the ICU setting; proficient with EPIC electronic medical record system; able to work in an open bay unit with a team-oriented approach.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit setting, prior travel experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Will not accept first-time travelers; must have completed at least one previous travel assignment.
  • Orientation includes NEO day with the facility and two precepted shifts.
  • Scrubs are provided. Parking is free.
  • Occasionally, care may be provided for adult patients who are transported to their unit.
  • Support staff includes transporters, HUC/Receptionists, and a dedicated PACU educator.
  • Technology includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing units, and Philips monitors.

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

Posted Date: 2026-06-02

Cross Country Job ID #1255354. 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