Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Ambulatory Unit (PACU AMBULATORY) Location unspecified. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia. The position emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
Job Details
- Position Description: The nurse completes comprehensive assessments, formulates and revises individualized care plans, and provides direct patient care in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards. Responsibilities include coordination, delegation, supervision of care activities, and ensuring continuity of care. The role may involve supervising staff and flow management within the unit.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in the state of practice or equivalent and BLS certification. Experience in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. The candidate must meet the clinical performance competencies demonstrated through annual validations.
- Schedule: Shift time is days with a 12-hour shift duration and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The position requires physical agility to respond quickly to patient needs, the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and adherence to standard precautions due to exposure risks. Prior experience in the specified specialty is preferred but not 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 #1311697. 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 Ambulatory 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