Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Performing as a registered nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within a healthcare facility, this role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia. The position requires strong assessment skills, peri-operative education, and recognition of post-anesthesia and post-operative complications. The assignment is scheduled for day shifts, with a typical schedule of 4 days per week, 10 hours each day, and includes shared on-call responsibilities.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum two years of experience in outpatient surgery units such as SSSU (Same Day Surgery/Short Stay Surgery Unit), PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit), Pre-operative, or Post-operative care; charge nurse experience preferred; no specific education requirements listed
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong skills in peri-operative assessment, recognizing anesthesia and surgical complications, and experience with outpatient care settings
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The nursing care duties include floating across outpatient services including Day Surgery, Endoscopy Lab, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Pre-operative Clinic. Responsibilities involve peri-operative assessment, patient education, and managing recovery from anesthesia. The position starts on 10/12/2026 and concludes on 01/11/2027.

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 #1320662. 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

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