Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,930 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

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 organization is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) position in Washington, DC. The role involves providing care to post-operative patients, monitoring recovery and vital signs, managing symptoms, and educating patients and their families. Candidates must have a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district. Prior PACU and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience is required, with a minimum of two years in ICU. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Washington, DC
• Schedule: Day shift, three 12-hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours. Will include Saturday day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, which is a worked day. On-call shifts are scheduled for Saturday night (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM), Sunday (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM), and Sunday night (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM). Travelers must choose 1-2 Saturday shifts within an eight-week schedule. Candidates must select two day and two night shifts during the same period.
• Required Qualifications: Valid current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district; recent PACU/Preoperative experience; minimum two years ICU experience; graduate from an accredited or NLN-approved RN program; BSN degree highly desired.
• Certifications: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support); CPAN (Continuing Professional Associate Nurse), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) are highly desirable.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have the ability to think critically and work independently. Prior PACU/Preop experience is required. Responsibilities include monitoring recovery, recording vital signs, observing for anesthesia side effects, treating post-op symptoms, updating medical records, and patient education.

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 #1261240. 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