Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,385 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Alexandria, Virginia-based Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse position involves providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia in a busy hospital environment. This assignment is with an agency agency, requiring candidates to bring their nursing license on the first day. The role offers a full-time schedule with variable start times, and candidates must be prepared to work rotating shifts and participate in a structured on-call rotation.

Job Details:

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Location: Alexandria, Virginia
• Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours/week, Monday through Friday; shifts typically 9 or 12 hours with start times varying based on operational needs.
• Shift Length: 8 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40.0 hours
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Required Qualifications: Active RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or active multistate compact (NLC) license; BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; minimum 2 years PACU RN experience required; strong perianesthesia background preferred; EMR experience with Epic preferred; flexibility to work variable start times, early starts in PreOp, and participation in on-call rotations.
• Float: First to float between PreOp, ECT, Endoscopy (no intraoperative Endoscopy coverage).
• Additional Information: Assignment duration is 10 weeks; candidates must pass the ECG exam on Day 2 of orientation (pass/fail, one attempt); attendance at a pre-start study session is strongly recommended; call rotation includes holiday coverage; on-call commitments include weekday and weekend/holiday shifts, self-scheduled within a structured rotation; holiday coverage includes the day before and possibly the day after the scheduled holiday.
• Patient Population: Adult patients (age 10+) across various surgical specialties; pediatric experience helpful but not required.
• Unit Details: PACU with 13 bays (10 Phase 1, 3 Phase 2); patient ratios are 2:1 in Phase 1 and 3:1 in Phase 2; common cases include orthopedic, spine, general surgery, vascular, plastics, urology, ENT, GI endoscopy.

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 #1278331. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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