About this opportunity
Cross Country Nurses lists this Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,730 per week opportunity in wilkes barre, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A facility seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse in the healthcare sector. This role involves providing postoperative recovery care to patients, with responsibilities including managing patients in a PACU setting, floating to endoscopy, pre-operative, and surgery center units as needed. The position requires flexibility to work evenings and includes weekend and night call duties.
Job Details
Shift Time: Evenings
Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). QSEN Certification, Education Requirements, and 0 years of experience are also necessary.
Additional Qualifications: PACU or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience required. Critical care and PACU experience preferred.
Responsibilities include managing patient recovery in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, floating to endoscopy, pre-op, and surgery center as needed, and providing high-quality patient care during recovery.
Schedule: Evenings, 12-hour shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate current certifications and relevant clinical experience.
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 . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
wilkes barre, PA, 18764, US
Who can apply
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