Travel RN Orthopedics - Nights Shifts

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: 07/27/2026

Duration: 10 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The Alexandria-based Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position offers an opportunity to provide patient care in a fast-paced, community hospital setting. This role involves caring for inpatient and outpatient surgical patients across multiple specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery, vascular, plastics, and ENT. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative team environment, providing high-quality post-anesthesia recovery services.

Job Details

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts starting at various times based on unit needs, typically covering from early morning to evening hours (05:30‑21:00).

Certifications and Education: Active RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a multistate compact (NLC) license; BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA) required.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of PACU RN experience strongly preferred; 0 years of experience required.

EMR: Epic experience preferred.

Float Requirements: First to float between PreOp, ECT (preoperative/intraoperative/postoperative), and GI Endoscopy (preoperative and recovery only).

On-Call: Rotating 2nd Call commitment every 6 weeks, requiring three weekday shifts and three weekend/holiday shifts with self-scheduling.

Schedule and Hours: 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week, with start times varying to meet operational needs.

Patient Population: Inpatient and outpatient surgical patients, including pediatric patients aged 10 and older; trauma/critical care experience not required.

Unit Details: The PACU has 13 bays (10 Phase 1 and 3 Phase 2). Nurse-to-patient ratios are 2:1 for Phase 1 and 3:1 for Phase 2.

Common Cases: Total joint arthroplasty, spine, orthopedic sports medicine, general surgery, vascular, plastics, urology, ENT, ECT, GI endoscopy.

Holidays and Requirements: Coverage includes holidays with some days before and after; on-call shifts include day and night options.

Other: Scrubs required; Epic access needed.

Benefits

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

401k retirement plan

Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1279610. 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.

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