PACU Registered Nurse
Moses Lake, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The position provides direct nursing care and coordinates patient care activities for acutely ill patients during designated shifts. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation, patient education, delegation, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts; 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current Washington State Registered Nurse licensure.
  • Health Care Provider (HCP) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or an equivalent provider within 30 days of hire.
  • Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; apply critical thinking; perform independent problem-solving; demonstrate accountability; and practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Acute care registered nursing experience.
  • At least one year of registered nursing experience for specialty nursing departments.
  • Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides assessment and care for patients across the age continuum, including identification of physiologic, psychosocial, cognitive, and learning needs.
  • Coordinates and supervises delegated patient care activities and may function as a charge nurse.
  • Maintains accurate patient documentation using electronic or paper medical records in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 6 months of hire and must be renewed every 2 years.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification is required within 6 months of hire and must be renewed every 2 years.
  • Performs frequent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling, including the ability to lift or carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Must be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assist with patient movement, manage multiple pieces of equipment and invasive lines, and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment.
  • Assignment is scheduled from 11/23/2026 through 02/22/2027.

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