Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Fargo, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse Location unspecified. This role involves providing specialized care to postoperative patients, including pediatric and adult populations, with a focus on high acuity cases in a large hospital setting. The position requires handling diverse surgical specialties and supporting critical care needs within a trauma level 1 facility.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Current ND Registered Nurse license, ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association); minimum of 2 years of PACU experience required.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with the majority scheduled from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, including occasional night shifts and varied weekends. Backup call is in rotation, with up to 2 weeknights per month and every 4th weekend.
- Responsibilities: Caring for postoperative patients across all surgical specialties, including ICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and Interventional Radiology patients post-procedures, utilizing EPIC charting, AcuDose Medication Dispensing, Phillips monitors, vents, and BiPap equipment.
- Float: Float rotation may be required, with potential to work across different units or campuses for Phase I PACU.
- Minimum Requirements: Must have acute hospital experience, be able to care for pediatric (average 5 to 15 children per day) and adult patients, and possess current licensure and certifications.
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 #1327655. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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