Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,340 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401k retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Boston is seeking a travel nurse RN for PACU - Post Anesthesia Care. The assignment is in Boston, MA, 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, on 12-hour shifts, travel employment.

Start date 10/11/2026. Requires at least three years of PACU RN experience and travel nursing experience in academic medical centers; includes rotating day/night and weekends; benefits include housing or housing allowance, health insurance, and travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license and verification of credentials.
• Professional resume and references provided.
• Completion of skills checklist with testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care in PACU adhering to protocols.
• Rotate days and nights with up to two weekend shifts per month.
• Maintain high patient safety and comfort in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

RN

PACU

Travel nursing

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/11/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located at a medical facility. The role involves working on a rotating shift schedule, with 36 hours per week, including a 50% day/night rotation and up to two weekend shifts per month. The position requires a minimum of three years of RN experience with specialization in PACU, and at least one year of experience in travel nursing within PACU and academic medical centers.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shift, scheduled from 09/13/2026 to 12/12/2026, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, certification/verification of nursing license and credentials, professional resume and references, and completion of skills checklist with testing.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a travel PACU role, hospital setting with academic medical center experience.
• Additional Information: The role involves providing post-anesthesia recovery care, adhering to facility protocols, and maintaining high standards for patient safety and comfort. Candidates should be capable of working a rotating schedule and managing a fast-paced clinical environment.

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

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.

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