Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,210 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

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 is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for assignments in Broomfield, Colorado. The role focuses on PACU patient recovery, advanced ventilator management, and collaboration with the care team in a hospital setting.

Requirements include ACLS, BLS, PALS, and at least 2 years of critical care/PACU/ICU experience. Orientation within Colorado within a 60-mile radius is expected, with a 40-hour work week and day shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care, PACU or ICU settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-operative patients in PACU with focus on recovery and vitals.
• Operate ventilator equipment (vents, Optiflow, Bi-Pap, CPAP) as needed.
• Read monitoring strips and provide patient recovery care.
• Respond to call requirements and float within the unit.
• Adhere to hospital protocols for trauma level and emergency procedures.
• Document care in EPIC and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Critical care experience

PACU

Ventilator management

ACLS

BLS

PALS

EPIC

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse in a healthcare facility within a 60-mile radius. This position involves providing specialized care in a PACU setting, managing patients recovering from anesthesia, with a focus on critical care skills. The role requires adherence to hospital protocols and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association)
• Education and Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care, PACU or ICU settings
• Location Requirements: Must be in the state during the week of orientation, with eligibility for assignments within a 60-mile radius
• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Responsibilities include managing post-operative patients, operating ventilator equipment (vents, optiflow, Bi-Pap, Cpap), reading strips, and providing patient recovery care in PACU.
• Additional duties include responding to call requirements, floating within the unit, and adhering to hospital protocols for trauma level and emergency procedures.
• Charting System: EPIC
• License to submit: Yes
• Shift notes: Variable 10 or 12-hour shifts, staggered between 6 AM - 10 AM with call and floating within the unit. Call response time is within 30 minutes.
• Call and holiday requirements: One night a week, one weekend every six weeks, and two holidays annually.
• Additional notes: The position involves primarily PACU and preoperative care, with specific orientation to these units.

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 #1325626. 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