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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) specialist position is located in Seattle, Washington. This role involves providing post-operative patient care in a busy healthcare facility. The position requires adaptability to various surgical procedures and collaborative teamwork to ensure high-quality recovery services for diverse patient populations.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Two years of experience in a PACU setting or related unit is preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with conscious sedation, IV starts, and working within a community hospital environment.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients undergoing general surgery, vascular procedures, plastics, eye surgeries, gynecological, dental, thoracic (excluding open-heart cases), and podiatric surgeries. Occasionally, pre-operative care for cath lab vascular procedures and endoscopy may be involved. There may be pediatric patient cases comprising approximately 3-4% of total cases. Candidate must have at least one year of recent clinical experience and be able to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
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 #1295644. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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