Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Michigan. This position involves maintaining the respiratory and cardiac status of patients awakening from anesthesia. The role includes continuous assessment of patients, executing physician orders, and ensuring patient safety and comfort during recovery.
Job Details
- Position Description: This role entails maintaining adequate respiratory and cardiac function for patients recovering from anesthesia. It requires continuous patient assessment, execution of physician orders, and ensuring safety and comfort.
- Required Qualifications: Active Michigan license; American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; minimum of 2 years PACU experience; work history skills checklist current within 1 year pertaining to PACU; completion of 2 supervisory reference forms within the last two years; shift schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week; start date: 10/26/2026, end date: 01/25/2027.
- Additional Information: This position requires experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), including patient assessment, medication administration, treatments, transfers, and response to alarms. Certification in BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association is mandatory.
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 #1327841. 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