Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,945 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Birmingham, AL
$1,945/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in the Birmingham area. This role involves providing specialized recovery care to patients emerging from anesthesia, managing patient stability, and ensuring smooth perioperative transitions. The position supports a team-focused environment within a busy PACU setting, requiring excellent clinical skills and patient care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, ACLS certification, BLS certification, PALS certification, 2-3 years of recent PACU experience, located within Alabama, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Critical care experience
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: PACU experience is required. The unit cares for ortho, neuro, general, and pediatric patients, with patient ratios of 2:1. Candidate should be a team player, passionate, and professional. The dress code is navy scrubs.
- Unit Information:
- Number of Beds: 24
- Patient Ratios: 2:1
- Equipment: EMR system Epic
- Shift Details: 10-hour days, minimum 40 hours per week
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- End Date: 12/21/2026
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 #1302914. Pay package is based on 10 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