Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,480 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Oakland, 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) is seeking a qualified registered nurse to join the team at a facility located in Oakland, California. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing skilled, compassionate, and efficient post-operative nursing care to recovery patients. Candidates are required to bring their valid California RN license on the first day of work.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Variable shift start times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM); 10 hours per shift; minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: California RN license, required certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). A minimum of 0 years of experience is generally acceptable, with 3 years of preferred experience; candidates must have recent Nursys verification within the last 2 weeks and valid certifications with expiration dates uploaded.
• Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience and previous charge experience are preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required within the department to Phase 2 recovery.
• Additional Information: The role involves managing post-Operative and Phase I & II recovery activities, utilizing advanced skills such as End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide (CO2) monitoring, airway assessment, invasive line management, and sedation procedures. Candidates will be involved in a broad scope of procedures including cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, and vascular surgeries. The daily census is approximately 30 patients with 13 treatment rooms.

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 #1275799. 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

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