Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) position supporting the recovery of patients following a broad range of surgical and procedural cases in an acute-care setting. The role involves caring for post-anesthesia patients, collaborating with respiratory therapy staff when advanced respiratory equipment is required, and floating between two recovery areas as needed.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; minimum of 2 years of experience; active nursing license or willingness to await licensure.
- Schedule: Rotating 10-hour shifts with a minimum of 40 hours per week; on-call coverage is required, including two shifts during each six-week schedule, with a one-hour response time.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Provides post-anesthesia recovery care for trauma, gynecologic, orthopedic, general surgery, urology, breast, neurological, vascular, cardiac, oncology, bronchoscopy, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, cardiac catheterization laboratory, interventional radiology, and gastrointestinal cases. Patient ratios are generally 1:2. The role may include recovery of intensive care patients, cardiac rhythm interpretation, support with ventilators and positive airway pressure equipment, discharge support, and participation in unit-specific orientation. Weekend and weeknight call are required; holiday call is not 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 #1344384. 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