Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides pre- and post-procedure care within an interventional vascular unit. The role includes patient assessment, education, intravenous starts, procedure preparation, moderate sedation administration, emergency response, and maintaining a safe patient environment. The registered nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary procedural team while caring for patients from admission through discharge.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; minimum of two years of nursing experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) or endoscopy nursing.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; 8-hour shifts; minimum 40 hours per week. No on-call or holiday shifts required.
- Additional Information: Provides pre- and post-procedure care for outpatient and inpatient populations undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, intravenous starts, general procedure preparation, moderate sedation administration, emergency event management, medical record maintenance, and maintaining a safe patient environment. Patient assignments follow a 4:1 ratio, with the same nurse caring for the same patients from start to finish. The assignment is scheduled from 11/23/2026 through 02/20/2027.
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 #1343083. Pay package is based on 8 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