Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Specialist located at a healthcare facility. This position involves providing postoperative care for patients recovering from anesthesia, requiring strong pediatric care, telemetry reading, and titration experience. The role includes rotating shifts starting on 10/12/2026, with an emphasis on quick candidate interviews via phone call or text.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shift; 8 hours per shift; 40 hours per week minimum
- Required Qualifications: Valid Iowa (IA) licensed or Compact/Multi-State license; current and recent pediatric care experience; minimum of 12 months PACU/post anesthesia care experience; proficient in telemetry reading and measurement; specific skills checklist aligned with PACU responsibilities; EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience; active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; reliable drivers license; proficient in drips and titrations.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in hospital, medical center, same-day surgery, or outpatient surgery settings; previous PACU or post-anesthesia care roles; familiarity with telemetry measurement; current/recent pediatric care experience.
- Additional Information: The assignment begins on 10/12/2026 with potential prioritization for earlier starts. The role requires working 1-2 of the upcoming three winter holidays unless the unit is closed. Orientation sessions are scheduled for 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2. Candidates must have at least 24 months of recent PACU/post anesthesia care experience documented on their work history.
- Submission Requirements: Resume or employment history, skills checklist specific to PACU, current Iowa license or multi-state license, active American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and drivers license documentation. References from a supervisor or nurse manager within the past 24 months are preferred.
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 #1322501. Pay package is based on 8 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
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