Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Lewes, Delaware.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
PACU Post Anesthesia Care Unit in a healthcare facility located in the area of Lewes Beach and Rehoboth Beach. This position involves providing specialized patient care within a busy PACU environment, supporting patients recovering from anesthesia across various surgical specialties. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and the ability to adapt to variable shifts, including on-call weekends.
Job Details
- Position Description: Unit notes include four 10-hour shifts with variable start times (0500, 0600, 0700, 0800, 0900). The schedule will feature on-call weekend support every 4 weeks, rotating between days and midnights, with some 12-hour shifts during pre- and post-operative weeks to balance work-life demands.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and PALS. Education and certification requirements include the appropriate licensure and at least 2 years of critical care experience in an acute care setting.
- Schedule: Dayshift, 10 hours per shift, 40 hours per week, with some weekends and rotating on-call shifts.
- Additional Information: The unit manages a variety of patient cases including orthopedics, gynecology, pediatrics, vascular, ENT, cesarean sections, gastrointestinal, and general surgery. Experience with Alines and ventilators is preferred. The facility utilizes EPIC for electronic charting, and RX Station for medication management. The role may involve floating to other units as needed, with potential stay in rotation with permanent staff.
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 #1331811. 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