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: 11/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse in the healthcare provider setting. The position involves providing advanced patient care in the outpatient surgery center, managing airway, anesthesia recovery, and pain management, and working across preoperative and extended care units. This role requires a highly skilled RN with experience in PACU and hospital settings, supporting patient recovery after surgical procedures.
Job Details
- Certifications: California Registered Nurse License, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Education Requirements: BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
- Location Requirements: CA License in hand
- Years of Experience: 5 years required; 3 years PACU experience
- Schedule: Dayshift, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Skills: Airway management, arterial line care, IV management, discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, starting and maintaining IVs, inpatient and outpatient procedures, recovery unit experience, use of Epic charting system
- Additional Responsibilities: Ability to float to other UCSF facilities within a 75+ mile radius, supporting outpatient and extended care units, managing diverse surgical procedures including ENT, GYN, Urology, and ophthalmology
- Submission Details: Must provide completed references at time of submission
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: 2026-10-11
Cross Country Job ID #1305006. 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