Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,185 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nursing position available in California. The role involves providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic surgical recovery environment. The position is suitable for candidates with at least two years of relevant experience who are licensed and certified as specified.

Job Details:

• Location: 1700 Coffee Road, Modesto, California, 95355
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), a minimum of 2 years of PACU or perioperative nursing experience, experience with Epic charting system, and current active certification uploads.
• Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of experience in PACU, community hospital experience, Level I and II Trauma Center experience, travel experience.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have skills in airway assessment, ventilated patient care, IV line management, sedation, pain management, and other PACU-specific procedures. Flexibility for rotating shifts and adherence to compliance requirements are essential.

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 #1298921. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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