Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) position for a healthcare professional. The role supports cardiac holding patients before and after procedures, with potential float assistance to vascular and diagnostic cardiology services. Responsibilities include post-procedure recovery, groin and radial site management, and care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and related procedures.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 15 months of cardiac catheterization laboratory, critical care, and/or Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience in a hospital or medical center setting.
- Pre-procedure, post-procedure, or recovery experience.
- At least 24 months of current cardiac catheterization laboratory, PACU, or pre-/post-operative surgery experience.
- Groin and radial site management experience, including TR band management.
- Active Iowa nursing license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 36 months of relevant experience for first-time travelers.
- At least one professional reference or performance evaluation from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), or Chief Operating Officer (COO) within the past 24 months.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Primary assignment is cardiac holding, with potential float assistance to vascular and diagnostic cardiology services.
- Patient care includes preparation and recovery for cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology procedures, and management of groin and radial access sites.
- The unit includes 19 pre- and post-procedure rooms with a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:3.
- Unless the unit is closed, the healthcare professional may be required to work one or two of the three upcoming winter holidays.
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 #1335747. 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