Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,680 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Windsor, Vermont is seeking a travel RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care. The role focuses on admission, discharge and post-operative care for adult and geriatric patients in a rural outpatient surgical center.

The ideal candidate has PACU and Same Day Surgery experience, Cerner EMR proficiency, BLS/ACLS, and a valid RN license. Travel experience and owning a vehicle are preferred for this travel assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Same Day Surgery.
• Experience in a rural outpatient facility with admitting/discharge.
• Phase I and II/PACU experience with IV starts.
• Travel experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for surgery with pre-op assessments.
• Step into the operating room to assist as needed.
• Manage admission, discharge and post-anesthesia care for adults.

Skills

PACU experience

Same Day Surgery

IV starts

Cerner EMR

Education

RN license

Tools

Cerner 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 Windsor, Vermont.

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse in a rural outpatient surgical center. This role focuses on the admission, discharge, and post-operative care of adult and geriatric surgical patients. The position requires strong assessment, IV, and patient education skills, with an emphasis on teamwork and multitasking in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), RN license, experience with PACU, 2 years of Same Day Surgery experience, and requiring own vehicle.
• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years experience in Same Day Surgery, working in a rural outpatient facility, with Admitting and Discharge experience, Phase I and II/PACU experience, IV starts, and Cerner Electronic Medical Record experience. Travel experience is highly preferred.
• Additional Responsibilities: Ability to prepare operating rooms for surgery, including pre-op assessments, and step into the operating room to assist as needed.
• Submission Requirements: Detailed work history, skills checklist current to 1 year, recent supervisory reference, and current RN license, BLS, and ACLS certifications. Candidate must have own vehicle and include permit address in profile.

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 #1323704. 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