- Specialty
- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/15/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Burnet, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/15/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Burnet, TX provides direct nursing care to anesthetized patients during the immediate post-operative and post-procedural period. The role evaluates patient responses, manages pain, anticipates procedure-specific needs, and supports safe recovery across surgical and procedural services.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Flexibility with arrival times is required because daily schedules may vary.
- Required Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse licensure with license verification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Ability to provide post-anesthesia nursing care and manage patient pain
- Ability to follow aseptic and sterile technique standards
- Preferred Qualifications:
- American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) certification
- Availability to provide call coverage
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for pre-operative and post-operative patients in an eight-bed recovery unit.
- Supports patients undergoing general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, ophthalmology, cardioversion, and urology procedures.
- May float between pre-operative and recovery areas and assist with other clinical duties during slower periods.
- Call coverage may include five days per month, with the opportunity to accept additional call shifts.
- Follows Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards for aseptic and sterile technique.
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 #1345924. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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