Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,475 per week

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: 07/27/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse position is located in San Francisco, California. This role involves providing individualized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia, with a focus on airway management, pharmacology, and peri‑anesthesia standards of care. The position requires knowledge of pain assessment, vital sign monitoring, and post‑operative patient stabilization to ensure safe recovery and discharge. Job Details Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts, starting at 9:00 AM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week Required Qualifications: Certifications include BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS, and PALS. Valid California RN licensure. Minimum of 2 years of PACU experience, preferably in a high acute care hospital or ICU setting. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac/cath lab procedures and extensive ICU care Float rotation may be required to other campuses or units if needed and census permits Additional Information: Candidates must have at least 2 years of PACU experience, be proficient with End‑Tidal CO2 monitoring, airway assessment, and post‑operative management procedures. Must complete all onboarding labs within 3‑5 days of contract signing. Candidates are required to provide valid certifications and California RN licensure documentation uploaded within the last 2 weeks. References obtained within the last year must be available. All compliance documents are due 10 days before the start date. Modules associated with orientation are non‑billable and completed during the onboarding process. Benefits 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 #1280476. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Nurses