Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse Location: unspecified. This position involves providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia following various surgical procedures, including general surgery, vascular, plastics, gynecology, eye, thoracic, and other specialties. The role requires expertise in pre-operative and post-operative patient management, with duties extending to overseeing patient stabilization and discharge planning.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: ACLS, BLS certifications; at least 1 year of experience in a PACU or similar setting; valid compact license; scheduling on days, 10-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Schedule: Dayshift, 10 hours per shift, minimum 40 hours weekly.
- Additional Information: Float rotation may be required. The position involves working with patients of various age groups, from adolescents to geriatrics, and managing a daily census as determined by the facility. Candidates must be comfortable with pre-op for vascular procedures, endoscopy, and occasionally pediatric cases. The role includes completing modules pre-start and during orientation, with time spent recorded in Workramp transcripts. Candidates must include responses to specific pre-submittal questions regarding prior work at Providence facilities and provide two references covering the last three years.
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 #1311247. 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