Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,510 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

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 seeks a travel nurse RN for PACU - Post Anesthesia Care in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The assignment focuses on providing holistic, safe care to patients recovering from anesthesia in a busy acute care setting.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage care across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, and maintain adherence to patient care standards. This travel role requires flexibility, strong assessment skills, and commitment to high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Two years of critical care experience in ICU or emergency department
• Two years of PACU experience
• Travel experience required
• Epic electronic medical record experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms
• Experience with pediatric and-geriatric patient populations
• Trauma Level I experience
• Minnesota license
• Current skills checklist pertinent to PACU
• Two supervisory references with employment dates
• History of employment with Cross Country Nurses

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, expert care to patients recovering from anesthesia with a focus on safety and assessment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and delegate activities per standards of care.
• Monitor patients and respond to changes in condition with timely interventions.

Skills

Critical care experience

PACU experience

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Pediatric and geriatric patient care

Trauma Level I experience

Epic EMR experience

Travel nursing experience

Rotating shifts capability

Education

Minnesota RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Critical Care, Post Anesthesia Care Unit This position is located in an acute care setting. The RN will provide holistic, expert care to customers recovering from anesthesia, with a focus on patient safety, assessment, and early intervention. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, delegation of activities, and adherence to standards of patient care across diverse patient populations including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating shift; 8 hours per shift; minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Two years of critical care experience in ICU or emergency department; two years of PACU experience; prior travel experience; Epic electronic medical record experience; current certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; ability to interpret cardiac rhythms; experience with pediatric and geriatric patient populations; trauma Level I experience; Minnesota license; current skills checklist pertinent to the specialty, current within 1 year; two supervisory references with employment dates listed; candidate must have work history that includes prior employment with the organization.
• Additional Information: Variation of duties based on assigned care units, including differences in clinical skills expected of the RN. Applicants should include all requested RTO (Request for Time Off) at the time of submittal; requests made after submission may not be honored.

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 #1319480. 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.