Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,300 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; 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 is seeking a Travel RN PACU to join a community hospital in Ithaca, NY. You will provide post-anesthesia care for patients across multiple specialties on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

This assignment runs 13 weeks, with a minimum of 36 hours per week and on-call requirements. Must have an RN license and at least 1 year PACU experience; BLS/ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in a PACU or similar postoperative care setting.
• Preferred: BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care for patients in PACU across multiple specialties.
• Rotate 12-hour shifts to support 24-hour patient care coverage.
• Work in a community hospital setting as part of a travel assignment.

Skills

PACU experience

BLS

ACLS

Education

RN license

Graduation from accredited nursing program

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty

PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Discipline

RN

Start Date

11/01/2026

Duration

13 weeks36 hours per week

Shift

12 hours

Employment Type

Travel

Job Summary

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a community hospital setting. The role involves providing post-operative care for patients recovering from anesthesia across various specialties including Neuro, Plastics, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Breast, General, Gynecological (GYN), Urology, Orthopedics, Vascular, and Endoscopy. The position features a rotating shift schedule designed to support 24-hour patient care coverage.

Job Details

Schedule: Rotating shifts with a total of 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and at least 1 year of clinical experience in a PACU or similar postoperative care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a hospital PACU environment; certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Additional Information

The role includes on-call responsibilities approximately 3-4 weeknights and one 24-hour weekend call every 8 weeks, with call hours varying from evening to overnight and weekend shifts. Call requirements may change based on staffing needs. Holiday on-call duties are also required.

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 #1321530. 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