Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Somerset, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse Somerset, KY. This position involves providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia across a diverse patient population in a state-of-the-art facility. The role requires managing ventilator care, monitoring glucose levels, and assisting with various service lines including neuro, ortho, and urology.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 11/01/2026 and ending 01/31/2027.
• Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications; two or more years of relevant experience; must be able to care for all ages, including pediatric patients, and manage ventilator patients.
• Preferred Qualifications: Ability to handle ICU level patient recovery and beds, with experience in ventilator, arterial line, Foley, chest tubes, pediatric patients (1:1), and assistance with blocks.
• Additional notes: Will discuss patient types (ICU, infants, elderly, etc.) during interview.
• Equipment used includes ventilators, glucose monitors, bladder scanners, Baxter IV pumps, SCDs, and Wound Vacs.
• Float: Preop/PACU float rotation may be required.
• Submission requires proper certifications prior to the start date.

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