Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN [Location] This position involves providing post-anesthesia care within the healthcare providers facility. The role requires clinical expertise in critical care post-operative management, with a focus on patient safety and recovery. The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced environment dedicated to patient-centered care.
Job Details
Certifications: RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS
Education Requirements: Nursing degree (ASN or BSN)
Location Requirements: Must reside greater than 50 miles from the facility
Years of Experience: 1+ year of critical care or post-anesthesia care experience
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week minimum, starting 10/19/2026 and ending 01/18/2027
Responsibilities include total patient care, responding to critical situations, and ensuring proper transitions for post-anesthesia recovery.
Must include RTO requests with submission; no float allowed; no block scheduling permitted.
Candidates must provide a permanent home address on their application and include SSN only on the candidate tax page.
Emergency Department, ICU, or PACU experience required.
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 #1326893. 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
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
Knoxville, TN
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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