PACU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,165/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The position provides pre-operative and Phase II recovery care for patients undergoing a broad range of surgical and procedural services. Responsibilities include maintaining patient care throughout the pre-operative process, coordinating readiness for procedures, and supporting safe post-anesthesia recovery.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA); minimum of 1 year of experience; experience with the EPIC electronic medical record system.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Optime and Radiant; cardiac experience.
- Schedule: Day shifts with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shift schedules may vary and may include 11:00 a.m.7:30 p.m., two 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m.7:30 p.m. combined with two variable 8-hour shifts, or 9:00 a.m.5:30 p.m. A weeknight call requirement applies once per week until 11:00 p.m.; weekend and holiday call are not currently required.
- Additional Information: The role supports patients receiving orthopedic, urology, gynecology, general, breast, bariatric, ear, nose, and throat, dental, gastrointestinal, open-heart, neurological, cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and pediatric procedures. Patient care is provided in pre-operative and Phase II recovery areas, with a typical assignment of one nurse to one patient once the patient is ready for surgery. The organization provides scrubs, and unit-specific orientation lasts 12 days. Call response time is 1 hour.
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.
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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