Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Nashua, New Hampshire.
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, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse in the area. This role involves providing professional nursing care to patients within the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, supporting medical staff and ensuring high standards of patient safety and comfort. The position requires collaboration with the healthcare team and adherence to current practice standards to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
Position Description: Supports and promotes the mission and values of the healthcare organization. Renders professional nursing care within the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and hospital policies. Ensures completion of all unit-specific competencies for critically ill patients. Engages in quality improvement processes and maintains comprehensive clinical documentation and care plans for all assigned patients. Communicates patient information appropriately for continuity of care and addresses patient safety issues diligently. Demonstrates knowledge of current standards (ANA, NH Nurse Practice Act, Specialty standards).
Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Current New Hampshire Registered Nurse license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and 0+ years of experience in a similar acute care setting.
Preferred Qualifications: NHISS certification, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training, and prior experience in critical care or PACU.
Additional Information: Up to 16 hours of orientation are unpaid. Position may be canceled for up to 3 shifts within the 13-week contract period.
Responsibilities: Including but not limited to patient assessment, monitoring, administration of procedural sedation, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The RN must demonstrate contraindications and reversal procedures for IV adenosine infusion.
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 #1331126. 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
Nashua, NH
Skills
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