Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,140 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Competitive pay

Referral bonus

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Morgantown, West Virginia. The role involves providing perioperative nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia in an acute care setting with 12-hour days and a 36-hour workweek.

Requirements include BLS and ACLS, at least 1 year PACU experience, and active RN licensure. Housing options, health insurance, and travel reimbursement are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS.
• Minimum of 1 year PACU experience.
• Nursing license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care to PACU patients.
• Monitor patient recovery and vital signs after anesthesia.
• Collaborate with surgical teams and post-anesthesia care.
• Maintain charting with EPIC and ensure patient safety.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

EPIC

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing position is located in an acute care setting. The role involves providing perioperative nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and sedation, including outpatient and inpatient cases such as heart catheterizations, structural heart procedures, vascular interventions, thoracic surgeries, and cardiac surgeries. The position requires adaptability to a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient safety and recovery.

Job Details:

• Certifications required: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Education and experience: Minimum of 1 year of PACU experience required; cardiac experience preferred
• Location requirements: Not specified
• Schedule: 12‑hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; shifts can be a combination of three per week, including one shift between 0800-2030 each week
• Shift times: 0500-1730, 0600-1830, 0700-1930, 0800-2030
• Call requirement: Required, including weekends and hospital‑recognized holidays, with a one‑hour response time
• Float: Float rotation may be required, but not to other units
• Additional information: Expect a 1‑week orientation with a survival guide provided; charting system used is EPIC; the charge nurse/house supervisor does not take assignments; no BSN requirement; no license submission required; trauma level is 1; acute care setting; shifts include a combination of scheduled work and on‑call as needed.

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

Posted Date: 2026-09-13

Cross Country Job ID #1302550. 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. 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