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Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,340 per week

Cross Country Nurses

  • Asheville, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • $2,340 Per Week

Highlights

Required Qualifications: Active North Carolina or compact state nursing license; 3 years of experience in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU); BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Schedule includes one overnight call shift per week, with call starting at the end of the scheduled shift until 7 AM, and two weekend call shifts during a six-week cycle.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAsheville, NC

Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves providing specialized recovery care for patients following surgical procedures, ensuring stability and safety during the post-anesthesia recovery period. The position offers a schedule of four days per week, with scheduled shifts typically between 8 AM and 5 PM, in a busy and reputable acute care facility.

Job Details

  • Schedule: Day shifts scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with minimum of 40 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: Active North Carolina or compact state nursing license; 3 years of experience in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU); BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric endoscopy experience; pulmonary endoscopy experience; endoscopy technician experience.
  • Float: None, unless traveler volunteers.
  • Additional Information: The PACU unit handles adult and pediatric procedures such as EGD, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, and more. The role may include vaccine and protocol adherence, and unit policies are provided for review. Schedule includes one overnight call shift per week, with call starting at the end of the scheduled shift until 7 AM, and two weekend call shifts during a six-week cycle.

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 #1319394. 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

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