Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Oregon City, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in a short-term acute care facility. The role involves providing specialized post-operative recovery care to adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients. The PACU RN will float between units based on clinical needs, with a focus on pain management, airway assessment, and monitoring patient recovery post-anesthesia.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week, starting on 09/28/2026 and ending on 12/28/2026
- Required Qualifications: Requires valid state license; ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications; minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in PACU or ICU; experience with End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, airway assessment, arterial line management, pain management, and recovery from sedation and anesthesia; experience in ambulatory PACU preferred.
- Previous charge experience and experience with charting systems (Epic or similar) are preferred.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are necessary.
- Special Procedures/Unit Details: Knowledge of ventilator management, central line care, blood product administration, cardiac arrest protocols, and recovery from various anesthesia types including conscious sedation and epidural.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have a vehicle for the assignment. The position requires working up to 100 hours of on-call time over the contract period and availability for holiday shifts. Floating between units and facilities may be required based on clinical needs. All candidates should be flexible with schedule and willing to work in a fast-paced environment with interdisciplinary support.
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 #1311635. 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
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