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Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Orange, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/25/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse Orange, California. This position involves providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical procedures. The role demands clinical expertise in phase 1 and phase 2 recovery, with an emphasis on general surgery and orthopedic skills, ensuring safe patient discharge and adherence to unit protocols.
Job Details
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: 1 year of PACU experience; certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS; California state license in hand; valid for travel with no open license hits; willingness to work every third weekend, with potential for exceeding; local radius of 50 miles.
Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience, trauma level II experience, and familiarity with Epic charting system.
Additional Information: Candidate must be comfortable working in a high-acuity environment with interdisciplinary support teams including IV teams, respiratory services, and radiology. Must respond to the screening questions about prior employment at a Providence facility, recent Fire Card, and provide two references covering at least one year within the last three years. Candidates should be prepared to float between facilities within the state as needed.
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 #1295364. 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.