Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/09/2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Chicago area is seeking a qualified Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to support their healthcare team. This position involves providing post-operative care in a structured environment, with responsibilities including pre-operative and post-operative patient monitoring and recovery management. The role requires a dedicated professional to work day shifts during a scheduled period.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 10-hour day shifts, starting at 9 or 10 am, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Illinois nursing license, valid CPR and ACLS certifications, at least 3 years of PACU experience, submission of a work reference from within the last year, and an updated resume.
- Additional Information: The assignment begins around July 19, 2026, with potential start dates on July 20 or August 10; August 10-14 must be available as scheduling is fixed for these dates. The position involves working in pre-operative, post-operative, and phase 1 PACU areas and may require floating within related departments when needed.
- Notes: This assignment emphasizes clinical patient care specific to post-anesthesia recovery, with no on-call, weekend, or holiday requirements specified.
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 #1285156. 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
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
