Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,920 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN PACU – Post Anesthesia Care in Everett, Washington. The position is a travel assignment with 40 hours per week on 10-hour days, starting 10/19/2026 for 8 weeks.

You will care for postoperative patients in a Level II Trauma Center, handling vascular, orthopedic, neuro, and other services, utilizing EPIC and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in applicable state (Washington).
• At least 1 year of PACU experience.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Experience with ambulatory/outpatient, inpatient, or pre/post anesthesia care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized PACU nursing care to postoperative patients.
• Manage care across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team following ASPAN standards.

Skills

Valid state license

PACU experience (1 year)

ACLS

BLS

Ambulatory/outpatient care

Inpatient care

Pre/post anesthesia care

Epic charting

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse in a Level II Trauma Center. This position involves providing specialized care to postoperative patients, including those recovering from anesthesia, surgeries, and procedures. The role requires flexibility and the ability to manage a diverse patient population across pediatric, adult, and geriatric groups. The assignment offers a high-volume clinical environment, following ASPAN standards and working within a multidisciplinary team.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 10-hour shifts, starting on 10/19/2026 and ending on 12/14/2026, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid state license, at least 1 year of PACU experience, ACLS and BLS certifications, and experience with ambulatory/outpatient, inpatient, or pre-post care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Epic charting system experience, community hospital experience, and trauma level II experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The role involves managing patients undergoing vascular, general, orthopedic, pediatric, urology, gynecology, neuro/spine, podiatry, ophthalmology, thoracic, trauma, bariatric ENT, oral, plastics, cardiovascular lab, and interventional radiology procedures. Candidates must be willing to work three major holidays and adhere to all scheduling and RTO requests submitted upfront. Candidates should be prepared to support a patient census of 80-100 daily, across a facility with 571 total beds on both campuses, following ASPAN standards and utilizing EPIC electronic medical records.

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 #1319731. 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