Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.
Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. The nurse will participate in preoperative assessments, education, surgical site verification, and respond effectively to patient emergencies within a dynamic interdisciplinary team.
Job Details
Position Description:
Evaluate patients prior to surgery, provide patient and family education regarding the peri-operative process, and assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification. Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, in accordance with hospital policy. Recognize and respond to patient emergencies, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based nursing care while engaging in continuous improvement initiatives. Assess patient condition, monitor throughout the shift, and document changes and care provided thoroughly. Educate patients and families/caregivers about medical conditions, treatments, and follow-up measures.
Required Qualifications:
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS); Associate Degree in Nursing or higher (RN - Registered Nurse or APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse); ability to work the specified shift schedule; valid licensure to practice as a nurse. Experience requirement: 0 years.
Schedule:
Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information:
No additional clinical or operational details provided.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Cross Country Job ID #1330197. 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 — 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.
| Location | Charleston, SC |
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