Job Description

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

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