Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,280 per week
cross country nursesSouth Milwaukee, WI
Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,280 per week
cross country nursesSouth Milwaukee, WISenior L5
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/06/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) position providing specialized recovery care for patients following procedures. The role includes preoperative and postoperative care across operating room, gastrointestinal, and interventional radiology settings, along with call coverage and potential onsite floating within the professionals skill set. Job Details Schedule: Day shift with 8-hour shifts and a minimum of 40 hours per week. Flexible start times are 9:00 a.m.5:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.7:30 p.m., based on department needs.
Required Qualifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications; travel experience; experience providing preoperative and postoperative care for operating room, gastrointestinal, and interventional radiology procedures in addition to Post Anesthesia Care Unit care.
Additional Information:
Call coverage is based on department needs and currently includes one to two weekday shifts per week. Weekend call coverage occurs every third weekend, from the end of the Friday shift through 6:30 a.m. Monday. Holiday coverage rotates with staff. Onsite floating within the professionals skill set may be 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 Cross Country Job ID #. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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 NursesYou 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
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