Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/08/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit. This position provides post-anesthesia nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in inpatient and ambulatory/outpatient settings. The role requires critical care and post-anesthesia care experience, strong recovery-unit skills, and the ability to manage complex procedures and patient conditions.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts with 12-hour shifts scheduled between 6:00 AM and 11:30 PM; 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse license in California in hand
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
- Two years of critical care experience
- Two years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit experience
- Previous charge experience
- Travel nursing experience
- Teaching hospital experience
- Experience using the Epic electronic health record system
- Preferred Qualifications: Certified Registered Nurse Critical Care (CCRN) or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification.
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for adult and geriatric patients.
- Responsibilities may include Phase I post-anesthesia care and Phase II recovery.
- Clinical responsibilities include airway assessment, care of ventilated patients, arterial line management, central line care, chest tube management, dysrhythmia recognition and management, intravenous vasopressor administration, pain assessment and management, and post-epidural management.
- Additional procedures may include monitored anesthesia care, nerve blocks, conscious sedation, endoscopy, interventional radiology, orthopedic, ophthalmology, plastics, urology, and general surgical procedures.
- Electronic health record modules are completed before the start of the assignment and annually.
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 #1350106. 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