Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,075 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 is seeking a travel RN for PACU in Everett, Washington. You will provide postoperative care for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients recovering from anesthesia, with a focus on stability and pain management.

This 13-week travel assignment offers 4x10-hour evening shifts starting at 10:30 AM and a minimum of 40 hours per week. Required: compact license, 1+ year PACU experience, ACLS/BLS; preferred EPIC experience. Orientation included, travel housing offered.

Qualifications

• Valid state license (compact license accepted).
• At least 1 year of PACU or related experience.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide postoperative care to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Focus on pain management, patient stability, and recovery readiness.
• Ensure patient safety and timely discharge from PACU.

Skills

PACU experience

RN

ACLS

BLS

Compact license

Travel nursing

Education

No degree specified

Tools

EPIC

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: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN opportunity available in a Level II Trauma Center. The position involves providing postoperative care to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients recovering from anesthesia, with a focus on ensuring patient stability, pain management, and recovery readiness. This role is suitable for first-time travelers and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate various needs while maintaining high standards of patient safety.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 4x10-hour evening shifts (starting at 10:30 AM and ending at 9:00 PM) with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Assignment start date is 10/19/2026, with an end date of 12/14/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Valid state license (compact license accepted), at least 1 year of PACU or related experience, ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC charting system, trauma level II experience, community hospital background, and previous charge nurse experience are preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • This facility follows ASPAN standards and is classified as a Level II Trauma Center.
  • Patient population includes pediatric (1 year+), adult, and geriatric patients, with a wide variety of surgical procedures performed.
  • The unit supports interdisciplinary teams including IV, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, and social services.
  • The hospital has approximately 571 total beds across two campuses.
  • Orientation includes 30 hours.
  • Travel experience is not required for this position.
  • Must be flexible to work 3 of the 5 major holidays and submit all scheduling/RTO requests upfront.
  • Candidates must respond to the required questions regarding prior experience at a Providence facility and provide two recent references covering the last 3 years.

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 #1318803. 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