Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,300 per week

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

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:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN in Ithaca, New York. This role involves providing specialized post-operative nursing care in the PACU, ensuring patient safety and recovery following surgical procedures. The position requires dedication to clinical excellence and adherence to facility protocols to support patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 36 hours per week, with shifts ranging from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, or 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The start date is 08/10/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications; no minimum years of experience required. Shift hours are 12 per shift.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in post-anesthesia care or critical care settings is a plus.
• Additional Information: This role involves on-call responsibilities, including 3-4 weeknight calls and one 24-hour weekend call within an 8-week cycle. Call hours are from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. for weeknights and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. for weekends. Call requirements may vary based on staffing needs.

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 #1296660. 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