Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,500 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a position in Walnut Creek, California. The RN will be responsible for pre-operative care within the designated shift. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Walnut Creek, California
• Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Shift: Days, variable start time
• Schedule: 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications, minimum of 2+ years recent pre-operative experience with pediatric experience, prior travel experience preferred, Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience with EPIC
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience, EPIC electronic health record experience
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: This position is specifically for Pre-op only. Candidates should have recent pre-op experience with pediatrics. The start date is July 14, 2026.

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 #1266489. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus