Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,475 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) needed in a healthcare organization located in the local area. This position involves providing patient care in a Same Day Surgery setting, with responsibilities including managing preoperative and postoperative patients, responding to emergencies, and coordinating with the medical team. The role requires flexibility for occasional on-call shifts and variable start times.

Job Details

• Certifications Required: California RN License, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Education Requirements: Valid California RN license.
• Location Requirements: Candidates must hold a valid California RN license, uploaded within the last two weeks.
• Years of Experience: A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse in a PACU or similar setting.
• Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Responsibilities: Managing preoperative and postoperative care, monitoring patient status, administering treatments and medications, and responding to medical emergencies.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience and community hospital experience.
• Certifications and skills include: Inpatient, Phase I PACU, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition/management, blood product administration, central line care/management, IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, reversal agents, external ventricular drain (EVD), intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, care of ventilated patients, conscious sedation, post-epidural management, general, local, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), nerve blocks, spinal, malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain management, PCA pump management, Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS), bariatrics, ENT, neuro, ophthalmology, orthopedics, vascular.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must upload valid certifications and a Nursys license within the last two weeks.

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 #1338379. 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