Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,380 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) Nurse in a clinical setting responsible for providing high-quality post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia. The role involves performing pain procedures, pre-operative assessments, and managing patient recovery in the OR and PACU environments. The position requires the ability to float between locations as needed and to work independently within established protocols.

Job Details:

• Location: Not specified
• Schedule: 4 Days, 10 Hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 01/02/2027
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred), 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty (preferred), BLS certification via AHA required, RN license in state of employment or compact, Weekend requirement yes, On-call requirement yes, Floating requirement/locations yes
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Responsibilities: Provide routine and complex nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for post-operative patients; administer medications and treatments, monitor for side effects and effectiveness; document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care; assess learning needs and provide education to patients and caregivers; make appropriate patient care assignments and delegations.

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 #1322035. 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