About this opportunity
Cross Country Nurses lists this Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,085 per week opportunity in memphis, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.
As a post‑anesthesia care unit nurse (RN PACU), you will provide short‑term care to patients immediately following surgery, from 30 minutes to several hours post‑op. Patient observation is essential to your job, including regularly taking vitals, ensuring proper breathing, and administering oxygen or pain medication when necessary. You may also care for patients in the pre‑op setting managing their needs and preparing them for surgery. In this role, you must quickly respond to any change in a patient’s condition, beginning CPR if necessary.
Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 04/06/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Minimum Requirements
At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
Active RN license
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
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.
Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
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Worksite address
memphis, TN, 37544, US
Who can apply
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