Travel Contract

PACU Registered Nurse
Louisville, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,990/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,990/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
This Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN position is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The role involves providing post-operative recovery care in a busy inpatient and outpatient PACU environment with a bed capacity of 22 to 26. The candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of patient types, including trauma cases, neuro, colorectal, and GYN/Oncology patients, with an emphasis on stroke assessment skills and medication safety.

Job Details:

Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/17/2026.
Required Qualifications: Valid licensure, NIHSS, ACLS, BLS certifications, with at least 2 years of PACU experience preferred; LVL 1 experience is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stroke assessment skills, EVD, Alines, CT management, IV starts, vents, cardiac drips, sedation, and pain management.
Float: None.
Additional Information:
- Unit features include a 22- to 26-bed inpatient and outpatient recovery environment with an average of 50 cases daily.
- Patient Ratios: RN: 1:2; CNAs float during day shifts, with CNA support sometimes available during night shifts.
- Support staff includes CNAs, a 24/7 anesthesia team, surgery, RT, hospitalists, and intensivists.
- Technology/Equipment involves Cerner EMR, Plum ICU IV pumps, Phillips monitors, and hospital-specific equipment.
- Orientation: 2 days of unit and facility orientation.
- Scheduling: Every third weekend rotation, 16 hours of weekend on-call within a 6-week cycle, with holiday shifts in summer and winter.
- Shift times are from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a 6-week schedule cycle, planned 4-5 weeks in advance.
- Night shift involves a close-knit culture with some younger nurses, and scrubs are seal blue or OR blue. Parking is free, with access to a parking garage during night shifts.

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 #1288635. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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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.

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Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.

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