Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Trauma Surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Ambulatory Unit (PACU AMBULATORY), located in the region, is seeking a qualified healthcare professional for a temporary assignment. The role involves providing post-anesthesia recovery care in a 24-bed unit with a focus on orthopedic and general surgery patients. This position requires flexibility and clinical expertise to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Job Details
Position Description: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN responsible for caring for patients recovering from anesthesia, primarily in orthopedic and general surgery cases within a 24-bed unit.
Certifications/Education Requirements/Experience: Candidates must have either a degree verification of accreditation or a minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience. A current license and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are required.
Schedule: 12-hour daytime shifts from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: 2 years of PACU experience, ICU/ER experience, BLS and ACLS certifications. Prior travel experience highly preferred.
Additional Information: Prior EMR experience with EPIC preferred. All documents must be uploaded at time of submission; document deadline is the Monday prior to start date. All candidates should be flexible with floating assignments and RTO requests must be included at submission.
Note: The position enforces a 50-mile radius rule from the facility.
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 #1331212. 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 Ambulatory 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Ambulatory Careunmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Orthopedic Surgeryunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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