Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Petaluma, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit position with variable day shifts supporting preoperative care, Phase I recovery, and Phase II recovery. The role provides care for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients and requires experience with post-anesthesia monitoring, procedural sedation, airway management, and complex clinical procedures.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; at least one year of experience; compact license in hand at submission.
- Schedule: Day shifts of 8 hours, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The position supports preoperative services, Phase I recovery, and Phase II recovery. Responsibilities may include airway assessment, care of ventilated patients, arterial line management, blood product administration, chest tube management, dysrhythmia recognition and management, emergency medication administration, intravenous vasopressor management, procedural sedation monitoring, pain management, post-epidural management, and wound vacuum management. The role may include overnight call from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM and weekend call from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The daily census is approximately 15 patients, with support from physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation.
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 #1344032. 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 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