- Specialty
- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Largo, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse (RN) position is located in Maryland. This role involves providing post-anesthesia recovery care for patients across a broad age range, from pediatrics to geriatrics. The nurse will support patients with various surgical diagnoses, including orthopedic, neuro, cardiothoracic, vascular, general, thoracic, urology, and gynecology cases. The position offers a 12-hour shift schedule during daytime hours.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license for Maryland or an active Compact license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications; 2+ years of recent PACU experience and 2 years of ICU experience; first-time travelers with strong 3-5 years of PACU experience are accepted.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma Level I or II centers, community hospital settings, and familiarity with Epic electronic charting system.
- Float: Floating within the specialty may be required, including to pre-operative areas and sister facilities as needed.
- Additional Information: This assignment begins on 09/14/2026 for a duration of 13 weeks. Holiday shifts as scheduled are required. The team works a rotating schedule with two weekends per cycle and may be asked to work holidays as they fall. The candidate must have the ability to meet onsite compliance onboarding within 72 hours of contract signing and submit all required documentation five days prior to start date.
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 #1301842. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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