Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,815 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN for PACU - Post Anesthesia Care in Saginaw, Michigan. This role requires active Michigan licensure, BLS and ACLS certifications, and at least two years of PACU experience. The assignment runs for 13 weeks with a 36-hour week, 12-hour day shifts, and travel employment.

Start date is 10/12/2026 and end date 01/11/2027, with on-call duties and occasional weekends. Benefits include housing options, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Michigan state license must be active
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required
• minimum of 2 years of PACU experience required

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, administer medications, and monitor respiratory and cardiac status in PACU
• Assist with patient transfers and respond to alarms
• On-call duties approximately one night per week, with occasional weekend coverage

Job description

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

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in a healthcare facility. This role involves maintaining patients' respiratory and cardiac stability following anesthesia, with responsibilities including patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with the medical team to optimize patient care during recovery.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current relevant skills and competencies in PACU nursing; Michigan state license must be active; American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required; minimum of 2 years of PACU experience is required
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing within a hospital environment
• Additional Information: This role includes responsibilities such as assessing patient needs, administering medications, assisting with transfers, and responding to alarms. On-call duties are required, primarily one night per week, with occasional weekend coverage. The assignment is scheduled to start on 10/12/2026 and end on 01/11/2027.

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 #1319220. 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