- Specialty
- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/30/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Fargo, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) position supporting post-procedure care for adult and pediatric patients across a range of surgical specialties. The role involves caring for patients from intensive care, magnetic resonance imaging, oncology, and interventional radiology settings while working independently and efficiently in an acute care environment.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Active North Dakota or compact registered nurse (RN) license; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA); minimum of 2 years of recent Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience; experience caring for pediatric patients; electronic health record experience using EPIC.
- Preferred Qualifications: Critical care or intermediate care unit experience.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The schedule includes weeknight and weekend call coverage.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include caring for adult and pediatric patients following procedures across surgical specialties, including patients from intensive care, magnetic resonance imaging, oncology, and interventional radiology. The unit uses electronic charting, automated medication dispensing, and patient monitoring systems. The role may include caring for Phase II patients as needed, with an expected nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 or 2:1.
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 #1342501. Pay package is based on 10 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