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: 08/24/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: This is a clinical opportunity for a registered nurse specializing in post-anesthesia care in a healthcare facility located in San Diego, California. The position involves providing direct patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) environment, emphasizing post-operative recovery and patient safety. The assignment is scheduled to start on August 24, 2026, with a day shift.
Job Details:
Location: San Diego, California
Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Schedule: Days, 10 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Licensure, Certification, Registration:
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)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in nursing or related field
Procedural Sedation Competency
Minimum of two (2) years of critical care experience with adult patients, preferably in the PACU environment
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical care experience with Pediatrics, preferably in ER, ICU, or PACU setting
Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing Procedural Sedation in Outpatient setting
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Pain Management injection procedures
Additional Information:
No specific minimum experience in years required beyond listing the qualifications.
The position requires clinical skills related to post-anesthesia recovery and sedation procedures.
The assignment is scheduled to begin on 08/24/2026.
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 #1298959. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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
San Diego, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Injectionsunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Pain Managementunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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