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:
This is a Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) located in Baltimore, Maryland. The selected candidate will provide peri-anesthesia care with a focus on traumatic injury management and recovery support for adult and geriatric patients. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour rotating (day, evening, night rotation) with a schedule of 3x12 hours per week, minimum of 36 hours.
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks
• Required Qualifications: Active RN Maryland license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, at least 2 years ICU experience, 1 year of nursing experience, experience with charting in Epic EMR, and comfortable with patient ratios of 2 per shift.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Level I & II Trauma Centers, previous charge nurse experience, community hospital experience, and trauma experience.
• Additional Information: The unit is a 12-bay Shock Trauma PACU providing 24/7 peri-anesthesia care, including management of ventilated patients, vasopressor titration, intraoperative procedures, and trauma-related care. The team supports both scheduled and emergency surgeries, emphasizing critical care competencies. Candidates must be willing to float to pre-op, ICU, and sister facilities as needed.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, CPI required.
• Vaccinations: Flu vaccine required; Covid-19 vaccine not required.
• Other Details: The position involves complex patient care, including airway management, blood product administration, and trauma response.

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