Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) position located at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing post-surgical recovery care in a dynamic, high-acuity environment. The assignment has a start date of October 12, 2026, with a duration of approximately 13 weeks, and requires availability for evening shifts with on-call responsibilities.
Job Details
Schedule: Evenings, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid state license, at least 2 years of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), current and valid Nursing Licensure and Certification, current and valid Nursys nursing license database record, ability to start on 10/12/2026, flexibility for travel, and no more than 5 days of time off required during the contract period.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a hospital PACU setting, excellent patient assessment skills, strong communication abilities.
Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, managing post-operative patients, performing assessments, and collaborating with surgical teams. On-call rotation is required, with shift times alternating between 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and some 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. shifts.
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 #1321238. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
New Bedford, MA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
On Callunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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