Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $3,315 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Fargo, North Dakota is seeking a travel RN PACU to join our team on a 13-week assignment. The role covers adult and pediatric post-anesthesia care across multiple surgical specialties, with 12-hour day shifts and a 36-hour week.

Requirements include active ND or Compact RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, at least 2 years PACU experience, and Epic charting. The assignment runs 11/09/2026 through 02/08/2027, with housing or housing allowance and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active ND or Compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
• Minimum 2 years PACU experience
• Experience with pediatric patients is required
• Epic charting experience required

Responsibilities

• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Care for adult and pediatric PACU patients after various surgeries
• Float to related units as needed with training for phase two patients

Skills

PACU RN

Nursing

Tools

Epic

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care


• Discipline: RN


• Start Date: 11/09/2026


• Duration: 13 weeks


• 36 hours per week


• Shift: 12 hours, days


• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN position is available in a healthcare facility. This role involves caring for adult and pediatric patients across various surgical specialties, including ICU, MRI, Oncology, and Interventional Radiology post-procedures. The position requires maintaining high standards of clinical care and efficient unit operation.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour days shifts with start times ranging from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.


• Required Qualifications: Active ND or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), and PALS (American Heart Association) certifications. Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent PACU experience and Epic electronic charting experience. Experience working with pediatric patients is required.


• Additional Information:
  
  
  • Must have EPIC charting experience.
  
  
  • Caring for all surgical specialties, including ICU, MRI, Oncology, and Interventional Radiology postoperative patients.
  
  
  • Equipment utilized includes Epic charting, AcuDose medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors.
  
  
  • Float to other units/departments such as the PACU and pre-post day unit, with training to care for phase two patients.
  
  
  • Nurse to patient ratio of 1-1 or 2-1.
  
  
  • Client may cancel up to 12 hours every 13 weeks.
  
  
  • Scrubs: Ceil Blue (Provided).
  
  
  • Must badge in and out at the facility.
  
  
  • Only candidates living within 80 miles of the facility will be considered, with a client rate reduction of $8/hour for those living 60 to 80 miles away.
  
  
  • Must note in submission if the clinician has previously worked for Sanford Health; if yes, must have an end date at least 6 months prior to the submission date.
  
  
  • No travelers living within a 60-mile radius of the facility are eligible.
  
  
  • This assignment begins on 11/09/2026 and concludes on 02/08/2027, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
  
  

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 #1318716. 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