Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,900 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

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 Burlington, Massachusetts. The role focuses on post-anesthesia recovery in an ambulatory surgery setting with ~25 beds and ~35 daily cases, emphasizing patient safety and support for students and new hires.

The position requires an active RN license, 3–4 years PACU experience, EPIC EHR proficiency, and availability to start on 10/05/2026, with evenings shifts and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in good standing.
• 3–4 years of PACU experience.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Ability to meet the start date of 10/05/2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to ambulatory surgery patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, students and new hires to ensure safety.
• Manage peri-anesthesia procedures in a 25-bed PACU unit.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and other systems.
• Adhere to travel nursing guidelines and evening scheduling.

Skills

Nursing license

PACU experience

Start date readiness

Evenings shift adaptability

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
A Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse is needed in an ambulatory surgery setting on the evenings shift. This position involves caring for patients undergoing peri-anesthesia procedures in a specialty unit with approximately 25 beds and a daily caseload of 35. The role requires clinical expertise in post-anesthesia recovery, with a focus on patient safety and support, including interaction with students and new hires.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Evenings, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM or 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Nursing license, 3-4 years of clinical experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), EPIC electronic health record system experience, and the ability to meet the start date of 10/05/2026.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience is not required; however, candidates must have been separated from the healthcare organization for at least 6 months to be eligible.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient Population: Ambulatory surgical and procedural cases
  • This position is for an ambulatory surgery unit with a specialty of peri-anesthesia. The unit handles approximately 25 beds with a total daily caseload of 35.
  • The role involves working with and supporting students and new hires, fostering a culture of support and teamwork.
  • RTO (Request for Time Off) not requested at the time of submission will not be approved.

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 #1315046. Pay package is based on 10 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