Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,235 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Baltimore, Maryland. The role involves providing specialized peri-anesthesia care to adult and geriatric patients, including those with traumatic injuries. Candidates are required to bring their licensed RN MD license on the first day of assignment. The position offers a dynamic working environment with a focus on critical patient care and clinical flexibility.

Job Details:

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (day, evening, night rotation) from 07:00 to 19:30 and 19:00 to 07:30, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Certifications/License Requirements: Active RN MD license, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; Flu vaccine required (no exemptions); Immunizations as scheduled are mandatory
• Experience: At least 2 years ICU experience; ICU + PACU experience preferred; Experience with EMR system Epic
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Additional Unit Details: The PACU is a 12-bay unit specializing in traumatic injury management, with services operating 24/7. The team provides peri-anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical or emergency procedures, including ventilated patient care, blood product administration, titration of vasopressors, and airway management. Nurses must be competent in managing complex critical care situations and adaptable to floating across units such as ICU, pre-op, and other sister facilities.
• Scheduling & Staffing: Two patient ratios during days and nights, with three weekend shifts per four-week schedule. Float rotation may be required to other units as needed.
• Additional Notes: Candidate must be comfortable with procedural and critical care interventions characteristic of a Level I, II, or III Trauma Center environment. Compliance with local rules regarding distance from the facility (minimum 50 miles) is required.
• Submission Requirements: Active RN MD license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, and flu vaccination.
• Vaccinations: Flu vaccine mandated, no exemptions.

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 #1267572. 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