Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,100 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Post Anesthesia Care Unit Located at a healthcare facility, this role involves providing postoperative patient care within a fast-paced surgical environment. The position requires skilled nursing support for a diverse patient population, including pediatrics to geriatrics, focused on recovery from various types of surgery.

Job Details

• Position: PACU RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit
• Schedule: Days shift, 3x12-hour shifts (07:30 AM 07:00 PM), minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active RN license in MD or a Compact state, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIH certifications, and 2 years of PACU experience or 35 years of PACU experience combined with 2 years of ICU experience; First-time travelers accepted if they have strong experience in PACU or ICU.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Level I or Level II trauma centers, charting system experience (preferably Epic), community hospital experience, and prior travel experience.
• Additional Responsibilities: Floating within the specialty, rotating with pre-op, and potentially to sister facilities as needed.
• Certifications: CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS required, with online CPI certification accepted.
• Facility & Patient Care Details: Supports a daily census of 1520 patients across 16 beds, with patient diagnoses including orthopedic, neurology, cardiothoracic, vascular, general surgery, urology, and gynecology.
• Unit Support: Interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and transportation.
• Schedule Details: 12-hour shifts, six-week cycle with weekends worked approximately every other week, and floating required within scope.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must complete labs within 72 hours of contract signing; compliance documents due five days prior to start; acceptance of the offer is mandatory without an interview.

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 #1329698. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus