Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Specialty Nurse Sacramento, CA. This position involves providing recovery services for OR, Cath Lab, IR, Endoscopy, and Cardiac procedures for inpatients and outpatients. The role requires delivering high-quality postoperative care in a fast-paced clinical environment, supporting patient recovery and safety.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 3x12 day shifts, 0930-2200, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse (RN) license; Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); 3 years of clinical experience; prior experience in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit; proficiency with Epic charting system; minimum 2 years of experience with patient ratios of 2 in PACU; experience in inpatient settings, phase I PACU, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition and management, blood product administration, central line care, IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, reversal agents, ICP monitoring, ventilated patient care, conscious sedation, post-epidural management, general anesthesia, local anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), nerve blocks, spinal anesthesia, and malignant hyperthermia protocols.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with community hospital settings, LTAC, trauma level I and II units, and travel nursing.
- Additional Information: The role supports recovery services for OR, Cath Lab, IR, Endoscopy, and Cardiac proceduresboth inpatient and outpatient. The facility has interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. The patient population includes adolescents, infants, adults, and geriatrics, with a daily census of 85 and 90 visits per day. Orientation includes 36 hours, with compliance requirements including labs, work history verification, and references.
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 #1290347. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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