Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The organization is seeking a qualified Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse to work in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing post-anesthesia recovery care, including extubating patients, and requires floating between units when necessary. The position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on patient safety and recovery.
Job Details
Position: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse
Schedule: Evening shifts, 8 hours per shift, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with possible days off varying and on-call rotation including holidays
Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); current nursing license; extubating experience; previous PACU experience; must reside within 45 minutes response time for on-call requirement; start date approximately 10/26/2026
Preferred Qualifications: None specified
Additional Information: The role involves providing comprehensive patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, ensuring safety during recovery, and performing extubation procedures. The start date is ASAP, with a planned end date of 01/25/2027.
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 #1326771. 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
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
Iowa City, IA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
On Callunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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