Highlights

Required Qualifications: Valid Michigan (MI) license, current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, a minimum of 2 years PACU experience, and pertinent work history skills checklist current within the last year. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, providing skilled nursing services, administering medications, responding to alarms, and collaborating with team members to evaluate and update treatment plans.

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/24/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) specialty position is located in Saginaw, Michigan. This role involves maintaining patients' respiratory and cardiac status following anesthesia procedures. The position requires continuous patient assessment, adherence to physician orders, and ensuring patient safety and comfort during recovery.

Job Details:

Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid Michigan (MI) license, current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, a minimum of 2 years PACU experience, and pertinent work history skills checklist current within the last year.
Certification Requirements: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA)
Submission requirements include verified work history, supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years, and valid active licenses and certifications.
Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, providing skilled nursing services, administering medications, responding to alarms, and collaborating with team members to evaluate and update treatment plans.

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 #1297052. 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

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