Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,200 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Davis, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) specialty position is located in a healthcare facility that provides post-operative recovery services for a diverse patient population, including adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. The role involves performing patient assessments, monitoring vital signs, and managing patient recovery following anesthesia procedures. The position offers a schedule of days shifts, with a commitment of 8 hours per shift and a minimum of 40 hours per week over the contract duration.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Typical start times range from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, based on operational needs. Variations in days off each week, including potential rotation based on staffing and patient care requirements.
• Required Qualifications: Valid California registered nurse licensure uploaded within the last 2 weeks with a current license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification, and at least 2 years of experience in PACU or related acute care setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience, community hospital experience, trauma level I or II experience, travel experience.
• Floats: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The candidate will be responsible for managing airway assessments, vital sign monitoring, post-operative patient education, and handling various post-anesthesia procedures. Familiarity with PACU-specific equipment and protocols is required. All compliance documents, including licensure and certifications, must be submitted within 10 days prior to start date.

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 #1320917. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus