Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) Location unspecified. This role involves providing post-anesthesia nursing care in a busy PACU environment. The position requires delivering high-quality patient care and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes during recovery from anesthesia.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience; graduate of an accredited nursing program; valid Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided); Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS).
- Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The role involves caring for adult and pediatric patients, with responsibilities including pain management and procedural sedation. Candidates should have experience in critical care settings, such as ER, ICU, or PACU, with at least two years of relevant experience preferred, especially in outpatient procedural sedation and pain management procedures. Certification in ACLS is required.
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 #1337473. 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