Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $3,005 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel RN for PACU in Cedar Rapids, IA. This position covers day shifts with 40 hours per week, starting 10/19/2026 for 13 weeks.

The role requires BLS/ACLS certifications, an Iowa state license, and preferred PACU experience. EMR EPIC proficiency and TR band groin/radial site management are highly desirable, with a clinical interview pre-screening.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS (American Heart Association) certification.
• Must have ACLS (American Heart Association) certification.
• Valid Iowa state nursing license.
• PACU experience in a hospital/medical center preferred.
• Experience with EPIC EMR and TR band groin/radial site management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care in the PACU within a hospital setting.
• Monitor and assess patients returning from anesthesia and respond to changes.
• Document care and patient status in EPIC EMR.
• Manage groin and radial site with TR bands as applicable.

Skills

PACU experience

EMR EPIC

TR band management

Education

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Iowa Nursing License

Tools

EPIC 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 Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

• 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 located in the designated area. This role involves providing post-operative recovery care for patients in a hospital setting. The position is structured around day shifts, with scheduled start and end dates spanning from October 19, 2026, to January 18, 2027.

Job Details

• Schedule: Dayshift; 8 hours per shift; minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Must hold BLS (American Heart Association) and ACLS (American Heart Association) certifications. Valid State license in Iowa. No minimum years of experience specified.
• Preferred Qualifications: Recent or current PACU experience highly preferred.
• Additional Information: Candidates should have 24 months of current PACU or Post-Anesthesia Care experience in a hospital or medical center setting. Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), specifically EPIC, is required. Prior groin and radial site management experience, including TR band management, is highly desirable.
• Submission Requirements: Successful candidates will undergo a clinical interview pre-screening.

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 #1322237. 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.