RN- Health Care (Full-Time

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty : PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Discipline : RN

Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2025

Duration : 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift : 12 hours, days

Employment Type : Travel

Job Description

As a post-anesthesia care unit nurse (RN PACU), you will provide short-term care to patients immediately following surgery, from 30 minutes to several hours post-op. Patient observation is essential to your job, including regularly taking vitals, ensuring proper breathing, and administering oxygen or pain medication when necessary. You may also care for patients in the pre-op setting managing their needs and preparing them for surgery. In this role, you must quickly respond to any change in a patient's condition, beginning CPR if necessary.

Minimum Requirements

At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty

Active RN license

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel nursing job 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 #1183329. 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