Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,420 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Ketchikan, AK
$2,420/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 12/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit Provides professional nursing care for patients recovering from surgical and procedural interventions. The role includes patient assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation, and collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, with required on-call coverage every third or fourth night and weekend.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit experience.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Travel nursing experience.
- Flu vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of experience with Electronic Medical Records through the Epic system.
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for patients undergoing screening colonoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies, general surgery, orthopedic procedures, obstetric and gynecologic procedures, ear, nose, and throat procedures, and urologic procedures.
- Performs or supports cardioversions, nerve blocks, airway assessment, conscious sedation monitoring, extubation, pain management, medication reconciliation, and post-procedure recovery.
- Supports Phase I and Phase II recovery, preoperative assessment and education, postoperative care, discharge instructions, and follow-up calls.
- Collaborates with physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, and pharmacy.
- Daily unit volume is approximately 8 procedures.
- Required equipment and resources include ultrasound and electrocardiogram equipment.
- An 8-hour orientation is provided.
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 #1350176. 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