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: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse position located in the region. The role involves providing individualized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia, with a focus on airway management, assessment, and pharmacology. The position requires adherence to peri-anesthesia standards of care and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Job Details:
Schedule: 10-hour shifts, Days, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
Required Qualifications: CA registered nurse licensure, BLS (AHA), ACLS, PALS certifications, at least 2 years of PACU registered nurse experience, proficiency in End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, airway assessment, and airway management.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in high acuity hospital settings is preferred.
Float: Float to other healthcare provider campuses if needed and census permits.
Additional Information: The assignment duration is from 10/05/2026 to 01/04/2027. Candidates must have up-to-date Nursys license uploaded within the last 2 weeks, and all compliance documents are due 10 days prior to the start date. A minimum of two recent references and applicable certifications are required.
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 #1316300. Pay package is based on 10 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
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 Francisco, CA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pharmacologyunmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
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