Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Salem, MA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$2,325/weekOverview
- Start Date08/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Evenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is sought to join a busy operating room team located in Salem, Massachusetts. This position involves providing perioperative recovery care in a Level III Trauma OR within a complex community setting. Candidates are required to bring their Massachusetts RN license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Location: Salem, Massachusetts
- Shift: Rotating shifts with options including 8-hour, 12-hour, and 10-hour shifts, mostly evenings (e.g., 9:00 am - 7:30 pm, 10:00 am - 8:30 pm, 2:00 pm - 12:30 am, 8:00 am - 6:30 pm). Minimum hours per week: 36 hours.
- Required Qualifications: Massachusetts RN license, BLS certification, BSN preferred, CNOR preferred, scrub experience preferred, two years working in one location, and two years' experience as a traveler.
- Preferred Qualifications: BSN and CNOR certification.
- Additional Information: Experience with Mako and DaVinci robotic systems is preferred. The unit has approximately 30-40 patients per day. EMR system used: EPIC. No floating required.
- Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts, 2x10-hour shifts, or 2x8-hour shifts. Mostly evenings (9:00 am - 7:30 pm, 10:00 am - 8:30 pm, 2:00 pm - 12:30 am, and 8:00 am - 6:30 pm). Rotation to evening shifts occurs 2-3 times per 4-week schedule, with 1-2 weekend shifts and holiday call responsibilities. Weekend shifts include on-call hours.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Salem, MA
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Best known for the witch trials that took place in 1692, Salem is sure to bewitch you with its seaside charm, its maritime history and spellbinding beauty. Follow the Red Line along the sidewalks to navigate your journey through historic sites, including the Witch Trial Memorial, the Old Burying Point Cemetery and more. Discover serenity by the sea on the beaches of Salem Willows. The Bewitched statue, the Witch Museum and the Witch Dungeon conjure up diverse takes on witchery through history.
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