Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,815 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pacuation (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in the Denver metropolitan area. This seasonal travel assignment involves providing care in a post-anesthesia recovery setting, supporting a busy unit that handles various surgical cases, including neuro, orthopedic, general, gastrointestinal, gynecological, and robotics procedures.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 09/28/2026 and ending on 12/28/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, Critical Care experience and/or Post Anesthesia Care Unit experience, PALS, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, no minimum years of experience required
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stroke care, ability to adapt to a high-acuity environment, outgoing and flexible personality
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: The unit has a total of 59 bays across PACU, surgical robotics, and orthopedic surgery centers, with approximately 70 staff members including RN and patient care techs. Staff work in a fast-paced environment with a patient ratio of 1 RN to 2-3 patients, employing GE monitors and Meditech electronic medical records. The unit cares for high neuro volume, stroke patients, interventional radiology cases, TAVRs, and other surgical procedures. The team is known for high staff satisfaction at 91%, supporting a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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:

Cross Country Job ID # . 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