Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,860 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/27/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse is needed in a healthcare setting for a temporary assignment starting on September 27, 2026. This role involves providing post-operative patient care within the PACU environment, with an emphasis on timely, efficient, and team-oriented patient management. The assignment offers an opportunity for experienced PACU nurses to contribute to a dynamic clinical team.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 10-hour evening shifts, starting at 11:00 AM and ending at 9:30 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: IL Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), 3+ years of solid core staff experience in an acute care setting, at least 2 successful travel contracts, submission of an updated resume demonstrating these qualifications, two references including at least one from a recent travel PACU assignment within the last year, an updated skills checklist, and active IL licensure along with CPR and ACLS certifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: Contract extensions are considered a plus.
• Float: PACU float within the department is required.
• Additional Information: Candidate must be punctual, prepared at the start of each shift, and demonstrate a positive team attitude. Tardiness is unacceptable; flexibility in assisting with department coverage is essential. The role involves pre-operative, post-operative, and Phase 1 PACU responsibilities. The nurse will be expected to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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 #1319736. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus