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Job Description & Requirements
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
10/11/2026
Duration:
13 weeks40 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours, days
Employment Type:
Travel
Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and diagnostic procedures. The RN monitors patients closely during the immediate post-anesthesia period, manages pain and nausea, identifies complications, and ensures patient stability prior to transfer or discharge.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license, graduation from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred), current BLS certification, ACLS certification typically required, PACU, ICU, critical-care, emergency department (ED), or perioperative nursing experience may be preferred depending on the facility, strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and emergency-response skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous PACU or critical-care experience, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification when caring for pediatric patients, certification such as Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA), experience with airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and postoperative recovery.
Additional Information: The RN is responsible for implementing and monitoring patient care plans, assessing patient conditions, and coordinating discharge planning needs. Critical thinking and decisive judgment are essential to manage patients in a stressful environment. The role requires following Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Benefits
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
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Cross Country Job ID # . 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.
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Worksite address
tulsa, OK, 74145, US
Who can apply
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