Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Birmingham, AL
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,025/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date09/21/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,025/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in the Birmingham area. This role involves providing specialized recovery care to patients emerging from anesthesia, managing patient stability, and ensuring smooth perioperative transitions. The position supports a team-focused environment within a busy PACU setting, requiring excellent clinical skills and patient care.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Days, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, minimum of 40 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, ACLS certification, BLS certification, PALS certification, 2-3 years of recent PACU experience, located within Alabama, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience
  • Preferred Qualifications: Critical care experience
  • Float: Float rotation may be required
  • Additional Information: PACU experience is required. The unit cares for ortho, neuro, general, and pediatric patients, with patient ratios of 2:1. Candidate should be a team player, passionate, and professional. The dress code is navy scrubs.
  • Unit Information:
    • Number of Beds: 24
    • Patient Ratios: 2:1
    • Equipment: EMR system Epic
  • Shift Details: 10-hour days, minimum 40 hours per week
  • Start Date: 09/21/2026
  • End Date: 12/21/2026

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 #1302914. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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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About

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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About Birmingham, AL

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Birmingham, AL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Cost of living well below the national average, housing costs nearly a quarter of the price compared to the average nationwide
Weather
  • Average summer highs: 89°F, Average winter lows: 33°F
Furnished Housing
  • Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, public transportation options are available but not as extensive as in larger cities
Demographics
  • Diverse population, wide age range, potential common health issues include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity.
  • Birmingham has a large population of travel nurses
Things to Do
  • Numerous restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor attractions such as Vulcan Park and Museum, and the Birmingham Zoo
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