Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,960 per week
cross country nursesLafayette, CO
Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,960 per week
L5
cross country nursesLafayette, COyesterday
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General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsFreestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency CentersCross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Broomfield, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) position providing post-anesthesia recovery care in an acute care setting. The role supports pediatric, unstable, and intensive care patients, with responsibilities including patient monitoring, recovery of surgical cases, and care for patients requiring advanced respiratory support. Job Details Schedule: Rotating 10- or 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shifts may stagger between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., with a greater need for 10-hour shifts.
Required Qualifications:
At least 2 years of critical care, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA); active professional nursing license required for submission.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information:
Provides care in preoperative and post-anesthesia recovery areas, including Phase I and Phase II recovery. Patient assignments may include a 1:1 ratio for pediatric or unstable patients and a 2:1 ratio for other patients. Common cases include orthopedic procedures, total joint and spine procedures, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, urology, and endoscopy. Experience with ventilators, high-flow oxygen, bilevel positive airway pressure, and continuous positive airway pressure is required. Intensive care patients may recover in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Registered Nurses are expected to interpret cardiac rhythm strips. Charge responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Night call is required one night per week from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Weekend call is required approximately every sixth weekend, with day and night call coverage. Holiday call may be required for two holidays annually, with 24-hour coverage. Call response time is 30 minutes. Orientation primarily occurs in the preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) areas. Blue scrubs are required, with organization-provided scrubs used during designated activities.
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. 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 bonus5c143e31-5e -b d
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Lafayette, CO
Occupation
Acute Care Nurses
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
yesterday
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