Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse position available in an acute care facility. The nurse will deliver individualized peri-anesthesia nursing care for adolescent, adult, and elderly patients, adhering to standards of peri-anesthesia nursing and pharmacology. This position requires knowledge of airway management, nursing assessment parameters, and pharmacology, including medication doses, interactions, side effects, and reactions. The shift is scheduled for days, with a duration from October 5, 2026, through January 4, 2027.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week, starting between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM; minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California registered nurse licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and a minimum of 2 years of PACU RN experience, preferably in a high-acute care hospital setting.
- Preferred Qualifications: Extensive cardiac/cath lab experience.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS.
- Skills: End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, airway assessment, care of ventilated patients, care of pediatric patients, airway management, monitoring of cardiac rhythms, and familiarities with electronic health record systems such as Epic.
- Experience: At least 2 years of PACU RN experience required.
- Additional Information: Float to other facilities or campuses may be required based on census and operational needs. Successful candidates must complete all onboarding modules within 3-5 days of contract signing, with additional compliance and verification processes required prior to 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
Posted Date: 2026-08-22
Cross Country Job ID #1292906. Pay package is based on 10 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 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
