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

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, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The position provides post-anesthesia care across preoperative, Phase 1, and Phase 2 recovery areas in an acute care setting. The role manages general, orthopedic, ear, nose, and throat, podiatric, endoscopy, gynecologic, vascular, pain, urologic, and minor spine procedures.

Job Details Schedule: Day shift with 810-hour shifts, 40 hours per week; typical hours are 7:00 a.m.5:50 p.m. with Fridays off.

Required Qualifications: Active nursing license required for submission At least 2 years of experience Post Anesthesia Care Unit experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Additional Information: Provides care in preoperative, Phase 1, and Phase 2 recovery areas. Typical patient ratios are 1:45 in preoperative care, 1:12 in Phase 1 recovery, and 1:34 in Phase 2 recovery. Registered Nurses must identify cardiac rhythms. Respiratory therapy manages ventilators, which are rarely used in the recovery area. Recovery of intensive care patients may require the nurse to accompany the patient to the intensive care unit. No regular weekday, weekend, holiday, or mandatory standby call requirement; flexibility to provide call coverage may be requested. Floating is limited to preoperative and post-anesthesia care areas. One week of orientation covers all assigned areas. The assignment includes general post-anesthesia care without cardiac or neurosurgical procedures.

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 1352066. 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