Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,840 per week
Cross Country Nurses — San Marcos, TX
$1,840/wk
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- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 08/31/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Marcos, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) nurse position is located in a healthcare facility in SAN MARCOS, TX. This role involves providing specialized recovery care to patients emerging from anesthesia, ensuring a safe and comfortable transition from the operative phase. The position requires the ability to manage diverse patient needs in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred; 2 years minimum experience in related nursing specialties, with critical care, preoperative, and EPIC electronic health record system experience highly recommended/preferred. Valid BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), and PALS (American Heart Association) certifications are required. RN license in the state of Texas or a compact license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in perioperative nursing or recent practice in an OR/perioperative setting is preferred.
- Additional Information: The role involves assessing patient needs, administering medications and treatments, documenting clinical information, and providing education to patients and families. Candidates must attend new nurse orientation within the first 30 days of hire and complete all annual competency requirements.
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 #1300961. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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