Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,815 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary A Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse is needed in the area. This role involves maintaining the respiratory and cardiac status of patients awakening from anesthesia, with responsibilities including patient assessment, medication administration, treatments, and responding to alarms. The position requires ongoing evaluation and adjustment of patient care plans to ensure safety and comfort. Job Details Position Description: This role maintains adequate respiratory and cardiac status of patients awakening from anesthesia. Continually assesses the patient, carries out doctor's orders while maintaining patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities: Regularly assesses patients' needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician's authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice. Provides direct resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc. Evaluates the effectiveness of the treatment plan and collaborates with the team to update or revise the plan to improve patient care. Processes physician/provider orders and performs care accurately, completely, and timely. Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications. Required Qualifications: Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA) Education: Valid Michigan (MI) nursing license, current skills checklist pertinent to the specialty (PACU) Experience: Minimum 2 years of PACU experience, with recent work history documented within the last year Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours shift, minimum of 36 hours per week Additional: Active NIHSS certification, possession of current Michigan license, and compliance with documentation requirements. Preferred Qualifications: None specified. Additional Information: On-call required every weekend, including holidays. Submission must include all required documentation: work history, skills checklist, active licenses, and certifications. 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 1306548. 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