Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,320 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Free direct deposit/checking accounts

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel RN to join the PACU team in Odessa, Texas. The nurse will provide post-anesthesia care, collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff, and support safe patient recovery.

Requirements include BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, a minimum of 2 years of RN experience, prior travel experience, and no local candidates accepted. This 13-week assignment offers 40 hours per week, days shift, with a competitive pay package and housing options.

Qualifications

• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications are required.
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience in PACU or post-anesthesia care.
• Prior travel experience and no local candidates accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients in PACU.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and OR staff.
• Ensure safe, effective patient recovery and nursing supervision as needed.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

2+ years experience

Travel experience

No local candidates accepted

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing post-anesthesia care to patients, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient recovery. The position requires a dedicated professional with experience in post-anesthesia care management.

Job Details

• Shift Time: Days
• Shift Hours: 8 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Required Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications, a minimum of 2 years of experience, prior travel experience, and no local candidates accepted.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified
• Additional Information: The PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care with leadership, critical thinking, and clinical judgment. Responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and procedures, maintaining clinical competencies through continuing education, and providing supervision to assigned personnel.
• 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
  • Free direct deposit/checking accounts
  • Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1321360. 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