Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Fargo, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse in an acute care setting, available for an assignment starting November 2, 2026, through February 1, 2027. The role involves providing care to adult and pediatric patients recovering from surgical procedures, with a focus on high acuity cases and pediatric patients. The position requires working on a rotating schedule within a large hospital environment.
Job Details:
- Position Description: Responsible for caring for surgical patients post-procedure, including ICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and IR patients. Utilizes equipment such as Epic charting, AcuDose Medication Dispensing, Phillips monitors, vents, and BiPaps.
- Required Qualifications: Active ND RN license, ACLS (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), with a minimum of 2 years PACU experience, and hospital critical care experience preferred.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts with a rotating schedule, including varied weekend rotation, and occasional nights; backup call in rotation with staff.
- Additional Information: Must be able to care for pediatric and adult patients, including high acuity cases. Floating to other units/departments and between campuses for Phase I PACU may be required. The unit has 18 bays in Phase I PACU across two floors and maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1-1 or 2-1. Hospital provided scrubs are required, and orientation includes basic hospital/unit training and a Buddy RN program.
- Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) required.
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 #1331356. 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
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