Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,680 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Maria, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nursing Opportunity - Location: Not specified. This position involves providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia in an acute care setting. The role requires collaborative teamwork within a fast-paced environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the post-procedure recovery process.

Job Details

• Position Description: Unit notes include PACU, Pre-operative, recovery, and GI laboratory duties. Certifications required are ACLS, BLS, and PALS. The electronic medical record system used is Cerner. The unit operates on 10-hour day shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications include ACLS, BLS, and PALS. Candidates must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in a PACU or equivalent acute care setting.
• Schedule: Days, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The facility may cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment or three shifts for shorter periods. Shift work includes rotating weekends and two out of three major holidays. Call requirement is present. Scrub color is Navy. Staff may recover ICU patients in PACU. The charting system is Cerner.
• Submission Requirements: License to submit accepted.

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 #1333568. 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