Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,035 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for a position in Winchester, Virginia. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment, supporting post-operative recovery and monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia. The position is scheduled for daytime hours, with a focus on delivering compassionate, efficient care to a diverse patient population.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Must have at least 2 years of experience in Pre-Operative, Post-Operative, and PACU nursing with Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system experience; VA or Compact State nursing license; certifications including ACLS, BLS, and PALS (American Heart Association); proficiency in titrating drips, TAVR procedures, and managing cardiac to procedural cases preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac and procedural patient care, including titrating drips and specialized surgeries.
• Additional Information: The RN will be working in an on-campus surgery center with a 16-bed capacity, supporting unit-specific patient ratios of 2:1, and providing care for geriatrics and other patient groups. The role may require assisting sister units as needed, with adherence to dress code policies (navy scrubs). The position involves working one weekend per month, with some holiday coverage preferred, specifically Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On-call responsibilities include one weekend per month from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

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 #1296781. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus