Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,735 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/22/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) Oakland, CA. This position involves providing post-operative recovery care to patients across various age groups, including pediatrics and adolescents, within a busy healthcare facility. The role requires flexibility to float to different units within the organization and adherence to established protocols and certifications. Job Details Schedule: Dayshift, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week. Required Qualifications: CA RN license, BSN degree, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications. Two years of previous PACU or acute care experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level I trauma center, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), or Phase I/II PACU. Additional Information: Ability to float to other facilities within a 75 radius as needed. Must have experience managing ports, airway assessments, ventilated patients, and performing procedures relevant to PACU. Candidates should be familiar with Epic charting system and demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency care procedures. Submission Requirements: Candidates must provide employment history, recent references, and certifications upon submittal. 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 1307414. 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. Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386