- Specialty
- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 01/04/2027
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Sitka, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/04/2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Alaska. This position supports operating room services for elective and emergency surgical procedures, including abdominal, thoracic, urology, ear, nose, and throat, plastic, orthopedic, vascular, and obstetric and gynecologic cases. The role requires efficient multitasking, timely coordination of surgical cases, and participation in after-hours call coverage for nights, holidays, and weekends.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN); high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential; current, full, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska; minimum of 3 years of operating room circulator experience; current influenza vaccination.
- Preferred Qualifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; experience in critical access or rural operating rooms.
- Additional Information:
- Supports elective and emergency surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
- Efficiently multitasks to help ensure cases proceed throughout the day in a timely manner.
- Participates in after-hours call coverage for operating rooms, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
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 #1352872. 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