Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,185 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Winston-salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare organization is seeking a Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse (RN) for a position in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The RN will be responsible for providing postoperative care to primarily pediatric patients (ages 0-17) in a busy open bay setting. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of the assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; at least 1 year of experience in pediatric critical care, with 2 years preferred; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification; comfortable managing intravenous medications such as heparin, insulin, and cardiac drugs; experience managing ventilated patients in the ICU setting; proficient with EPIC electronic medical record system; able to work in an open bay unit with a team-oriented approach.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit setting, prior travel experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Will not accept first-time travelers; must have completed at least one previous travel assignment.
  • Orientation includes NEO day with the facility and two precepted shifts.
  • Scrubs are provided. Parking is free.
  • Occasionally, care may be provided for adult patients who are transported to their unit.
  • Support staff includes transporters, HUC/Receptionists, and a dedicated PACU educator.
  • Technology includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing units, and Philips monitors.

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 #1255354. 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