Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Winchester, Virginia.
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
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is sought for a facility position in Winchester, Virginia. This role involves providing specialized care to patients in the pre-operative, post-operative, and PACU environments. The position demands a professional with a solid background in PACU nursing and experience with Epic electronic medical records. The assignment is scheduled to start on October 26, 2026, and will last approximately 13 weeks, with a schedule of days from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., encompassing 36 hours per week.
Job Details
- Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Virginia State License or Compact, American Heart Association (AHA) certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). At least 2 years of experience in Pre-Operative, Post-Operative, and PACU nursing, with EPIC electronic medical records experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience titrating drips, working with cardiac and multi-specialty patients.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to sister units as needed for helping hands.
- Additional Information: The RN will care for patients primarily within a 16-bed Post-Anesthesia Care Unit with patient ratios of 2:1. No specific equipment is listed; familiarity with EPIC is essential. The dress code standard is navy blue scrubs per facility policy.
- Unit Type: On-campus surgery center with a focus on Geriatric patients for periods of 6 months or longer.
- Travel: Virginia. Winchester offers year-round entertainment, outdoor activities at Seven Bends State Park, Luray Caverns, Shenandoah National Park, and driving routes along the Blue Ridge Parkway, as well as local culture and food scenes.
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 #1322980. 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