Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,840 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse position available in a general care setting. The role involves providing post-operative recovery care to patients, including assessment, monitoring, and managing pain and complications. The incumbent will practice independently, demonstrate clinical competence, and coordinate care to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Shift times are during daytime hours.
• Required Qualifications: Two years of experience in the relevant nursing specialty preferred; Critical Care, Preoperative, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system experience highly recommended. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required. RN License in the state of Texas or a valid compact license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Perioperative Nursing Residency or recent practice in an operating room or perioperative setting.
• Additional Information: The nurse will be responsible for assessing patient needs, administering medications and treatments, documenting medical history and care provided, and educating patients and family members as needed. This is a full-time role with an ASAP start date, offering the possibility of temp-to-perm placement and a 4x10 schedule accommodation.

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 #1313969. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus