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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/22/2026 Duration: 6 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, evenings Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing position with an evening schedule and a 10-hour shift structure totaling 40 hours per week. The role supports recovery for cardiac catheterization, gastrointestinal, interventional radiology, and surgical patients in a fast-paced department.

Responsibilities include preoperative, postoperative, and Phase 1 recovery care.

Job Details Schedule: Evening schedule consisting of 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification At least 3 years of solid core staff experience in an acute care setting At least 2 successful travel contracts Mandatory recovery experience in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU)

Cardiac catheterization recovery experience Preferred Qualifications: Previous contract extensions.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Fast-paced recovery department supporting cardiac catheterization, gastrointestinal, interventional radiology, and surgical patients Responsibilities include preoperative, postoperative, and Phase 1 recovery care Departmental float assignments may be required On-call coverage is not required No holiday requirement is specified Candidates should be punctual, collaborative, and prepared to work at the start of each shift Submission requires an updated resume, two professional references with at least one from a travel contract within the previous year, and an updated skills checklist 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 1346946. 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