Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Post Anesthesia Care Unit Location unspecified. This role involves monitoring and caring for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia. The ideal candidate must have recent preoperative experience and the ability to work independently in a high-acuity environment.
Job Details
Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, with potential for call.
Required Qualifications: Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state or district. Graduate from an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. BSN degree highly desired. Must have at least 2 years of recent preoperative experience, excluding surgical center work. Certifications: PALS, BLS, and ACLS are required.
Monitor post-operative patients levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and provide updates to the medical team.
Obtain and record patients vital signs.
Observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia, administering medication as prescribed.
Update charting (Electronic Medical Records), patient files, and medical records.
Educate patients and their families on post-surgery care and address questions.
Additional Information: Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility. Experience in PACU and preoperative care is required; surgical center experience is not sufficient. Critical thinking skills are essential.
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 #1309726. Pay package is based on 10 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
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
Washington, DC
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
National League for Nursing (NLN)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Side Effectsunmatched
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