Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,855 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) Nights Location unspecified. This role involves providing specialized post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia following various surgical procedures. The position requires delivering high-quality patient care within a busy, Level I trauma center environment, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and recovery.

Job Details

• Certifications and Qualifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are required. The candidate must have an active Illinois license at the time of application. A minimum of 2 years of critical care experience is necessary, with no experience minimum specifiedhowever, first-timers are not accepted.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Deliver post-anesthesia recovery care, monitor patients' vital signs and responsiveness, manage airway, and respond to emergencies utilizing advanced clinical skills. Demonstrate competence in handling bariatric cases, cardiac monitoring, and various surgical procedures including bariatrics, ENT, general surgery, gynecology, neuro, orthopedics, plastics, urology, and transplant cases.
• Open to: No float within scope, no first-time applicants, discussing schedule requests with the manager, and working up to 30 hours of on-call per six-week period.
• Additional Information: Must have experience with Cerner charting system. Open to candidates residing locally. No guaranteed hours but up to 36 hours weekly with possible call coverage. The first day of orientation is conducted virtually, with all required modules to be completed by 4:00 PM CST on Day 1. Orientation includes a 36-hour virtual session prior to starting.
• Submission Requirements: Candidate must review job details, confirm understanding of role requirements, and ensure active licensure before submission. References may be pending at the time of application.

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 #1336096. 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