Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Post Anesthesia Care Unit Location unspecified. This role involves providing specialized recovery care for patients transitioning from anesthesia to stability post-surgery within a busy inpatient and outpatient surgical setting. The position requires professional expertise in stroke assessment skills, EVD, Alines, CT management, medication safety, IV starts, vents, cardiac drips, sedation, and pain management.

Job Details Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), NIHSS certification, ACLS certification, BLS certification, minimum of 2 years of PACU experience, including LVL 1 trauma experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stroke assessment skills, EVD, Alines, CT management, medication safety, IV starts, vents, cardiac drips, sedation, and pain management.

Responsibilities: Acute post-anesthesia patient recovery, stroke assessments, management of EVD, Alines, CT, medication administration, IV starts, vents, cardiac drips, sedation, and pain control.

Support within the Department: CNAs, float between preoperative and PACU areas, day reception staff, night charge nurse, phlebotomy team, IV team, rapid response team, trauma, resource nurse, anesthesia, surgery, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist support, non-monitor tech.

Technology and Equipment: EMR utilizing Cerner, Plum ICU Medical IV Pumps, Phillips monitors, hospital-specific equipment.

Orientation: 2 days of facility and unit orientation.

Other Notes: Night shift team is close-knit, with a younger nursing staff. Scrub color: seal blue; parking is free, with garage parking available for night shift staff.

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 Posted Date: 2026-10-24 Cross Country Job ID 1288635. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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