PACU Registered Nurse
Bellingham, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,135/weekOverview
- Start Date06/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Description
As a post-anesthesia care unit nurse (RN PACU), you will provide short-term care to patients immediately following surgery, from 30 minutes to several hours post-op. Patient observation is essential to your job, including regularly taking vitals, ensuring proper breathing, and administering oxygen or pain medication when necessary. You may also care for patients in the pre-op setting managing their needs and preparing them for surgery. In this role, you must quickly respond to any change in a patient's condition, beginning CPR if necessary.
Minimum Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
- Active RN license
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel nursing job 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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
Super quick response, fast, and professional.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Nurses
7 nurses found this helpful
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.
Bellingham, WA
About
The coastal town of Bellingham, Washington, is a Pacific seaside gem. It’s one of the few places in the world where you can have both mountains, with the Cascade Range bordering the town to the east, and the sea, with Bellingham Bay to the west, in one place. The bay contains the picture-perfect San Juan islands and is a famous location for watching orcas. The mountains offer year-round outdoor activities, from hiking to skiing and snowboarding. Bellingham has one of the largest farmers markets in the state, is famous for its world-class brews and boasts an active waterfront port that supports fishing and charter cruises. Plus, Bellingham is one of the few places in the continental U.S. where you can look south into Canada.
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