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: 10/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse located in the area is responsible for providing advanced post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia. This position requires a highly skilled healthcare professional to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort during the critical recovery phase.
Job Details
- Certifications: CA Registered Nurse License, BSN, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; California RN license in hand required
- Experience: 5 years of overall nursing experience, including 3 years in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and 2 years patient ratio experience
- Schedule: Dayshift, 8-hour shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Clinical skills include airway management, anesthesia recovery, pain management, airway management, medication reconciliation, and IV therapy
- Additional responsibilities include working in preoperative and extended care units, managing arterial lines, central lines, ports, and performing various outpatient procedures
- Certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS are required for employment
- Applicants must have completed references and be prepared to provide documentation at the time of submission
- The start date is scheduled for 10/06/2026, with an end date of 01/05/2027
- No experience minimum is required beyond the specified qualifications
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 #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