Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Hyannis, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse Massachusetts. This position involves providing advanced postoperative care to patients recovering from anesthesia. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing services with a focus on patient assessment, safety, and education, utilizing professional expertise within a hospital environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Administers and monitors patient responses to all medications. Directs and guides patient care, teaching, and ancillary personnel activities while maintaining hospital policy standards.
- Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required and must be maintained. Successful passage of the Hospitals Pharmacology exam, Basic Arrhythmia Program or challenge exam required. Demonstrated skills in I.V. starts, hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator care required. One year of recent ICU, CVICU, CVPA, ER, SDC, or PACU experience within the last five years required. Prior SDC or PACU experience preferred.
- Schedule: Rotating shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: On-call is required for off-shift, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must read, write, and communicate in English.
- Submission Requirements: Applications must include verification of required certifications, licensure, and recent relevant experience.
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 #1327618. 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