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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The nursing professional specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) located in Winchester, Virginia, is responsible for providing pre-operative and post-operative care to surgical patients. This position involves managing patient recovery, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety in a high-paced environment within a 16-bed unit.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Location: Winchester, VA, 1840 Amherst Street
- Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 08/24/2026
- Required Qualifications: Must have 2+ years of Pre-Operative, Post-Operative, and PACU nursing experience with Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system. Current certifications include ACLS, BLS, PALS (American Heart Association only), and NIHSS or Virginia State License or Compact license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience titrating drips, TAVR procedures, and working with a varied patient population including geriatric individuals.
- Additional Information: On-site surgery center with a case volume that varies, patient ratios are 2:1, dress code is navy scrubs, and float requirement includes support to sister units as needed.
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 #1296781. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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