Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Knoxville, TN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,925/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN [Location] This position involves providing post-anesthesia care within the healthcare providers facility. The role requires clinical expertise in critical care post-operative management, with a focus on patient safety and recovery. The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced environment dedicated to patient-centered care.
Job Details
- Certifications: RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Education Requirements: Nursing degree (ASN or BSN)
- Location Requirements: Must reside greater than 50 miles from the facility
- Years of Experience: 1+ year of critical care or post-anesthesia care experience
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week minimum, starting 10/19/2026 and ending 01/18/2027
- Responsibilities include total patient care, responding to critical situations, and ensuring proper transitions for post-anesthesia recovery.
- Must include RTO requests with submission; no float allowed; no block scheduling permitted.
- Candidates must provide a permanent home address on their application and include SSN only on the candidate tax page.
- Emergency Department, ICU, or PACU experience required.
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.
About Knoxville, TN
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Knoxville, TN here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 87°F and lows of 66°F.
- Average winter highs of 48°F and lows of 30°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with easily navigable roads.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- Knoxville has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, strong sports culture with tailgating for University of Tennessee Vols, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and rafting.
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