Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,710 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: 11/17/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) registered nurse position is available in an inpatient setting within a high acuity trauma center. This role involves providing post-operative care for patients with higher acuity levels, including kidney transplants, craniotomies, transaortic valve replacements, spine surgeries, and ICU patients. The position offers 10-hour shifts during daytime hours, with varying start times. Job Details Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: CA RN License, BSN, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred. Minimum of 2 years of inpatient experience in a Level I trauma center, with experience in high acuity PACU, Phase I and II recovery, and pre-postoperative care required. Schedule: Days, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week. Additional Responsibilities: Ability to float to other university health care facilities. Previous charge nurse experience and familiarity with Epic charting system are preferred. Clinicians must recover patients with high acuity needs, including those undergoing kidney transplants, craniotomies, and valve replacements. Preferred Qualifications: ICU experience (SICU, CVICU, or Neuro ICU background), trauma level I experience, community hospital experience, LTAC experience, and travel experience are preferred. Additional Information: References must be completed and available at the time of submission. Travelers with a Monday start date may start sooner if they are cleared earlier, subject to manager approval. Modules are non-billable, vary by unit, and should be completed prior to start. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with the organization 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 Posted Date: 2026-10-11 Cross Country Job ID 1317154. 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