Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,665 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Yuba City, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 30 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
PACU Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit Location TBD
This PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) position involves providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia. The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure safe and efficient patient recovery processes in a hospital setting.

Job Details

• Position Description: PACU RN responsible for monitoring and caring for patients emerging from anesthesia, ensuring recovery is smooth, and managing post-operative patient care.
• Required Qualifications: Active California RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), Epic electronic health records experience, at least 2 years of relevant PACU experience, and ability to work days shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior PACU experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center, and additional experience with respiratory monitoring and post-anesthesia protocols.
• Responsibilities: Monitoring patient vital signs, managing airway and ventilatory support, administering medications as ordered, assessing patient recovery status, and providing discharge instructions.
• Certifications: Valid and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Schedule: Day shift, 10 hours per shift, requiring a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must submit Nursys verification of California licensure, proof of certifications, and references within the last year.

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 #1328457. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 30.0 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus