Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,910 per week

Cross Country Nurses — Bay City, MI

$1,910/wk

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Specialty
PACU
Type
Travel
Shift
Days
Hours
36/week
Duration
13 weeks
Start
11/09/2026

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/09/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) position with a Michigan licensure requirement. The role focuses on monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia, managing airways and post-operative symptoms, assessing for complications, and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

Job Details

  • Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Michigan state licensure; 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience.
  • Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Additional Information: Responsibilities include continuous monitoring of vital signs and consciousness levels, airway management, medication administration, pain and symptom management, surgical-site assessments, recognition of adverse reactions, emergency intervention, clinical documentation, and communication with the healthcare team. On-call and weekend availability may be required.

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 #1341306. 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.

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

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$1,910/wk

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