Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/03/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The healthcare professional working as a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Walnut Creek will provide post-anesthesia care to patients in a hospital setting. The position involves working during the day shift, with scheduled hours from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM, with some flexibility in start times. The RN will be responsible for managing patient recovery, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety and comfort following surgical procedures.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour days from 09:00 to 21:30 with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse (RN) license, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association; at least 2 years of recent experience in PACU; must have pediatric experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), previous travel nursing experience, Electronic Health Record (EHR) system experience with EPIC.
Additional Information: The assignment is for a 13-week period with the possibility of extension. The RN will be expected to participate in on-call duties, including two night calls and one weekend day call every six weeks.
Submission Requirements: Candidates with the specified qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
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 #1318293. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)unmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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