Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

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

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/01/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse Somerset, KY. This position involves providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia across a diverse patient population in a state-of-the-art facility. The role requires managing ventilator care, monitoring glucose levels, and assisting with various service lines including neuro, ortho, and urology.

• Schedule:
  
  Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 11/01/2026 and ending 01/31/2027.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications; two or more years of relevant experience; must be able to care for all ages, including pediatric patients, and manage ventilator patients.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Ability to handle ICU level patient recovery and beds, with experience in ventilator, arterial line, Foley, chest tubes, pediatric patients (1:1), and assistance with blocks.
• Additional notes:
  Will discuss patient types (ICU, infants, elderly, etc.) during interview.
• Equipment used includes ventilators, glucose monitors, bladder scanners, Baxter IV pumps, SCDs, and Wound Vacs.
• Float:
  Preop/PACU float rotation may be required.
• Submission requires proper certifications prior to the start date.

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 . 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

You care for others - you'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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus