Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,430 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

San Luis Obispo, California Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit. This position provides pre- and post-operative and procedure care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with diverse healthcare needs. Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, equipment use, recovery care, and discharge in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Associate degree or equivalent; current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia class with a passing score; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification through an approved organization; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through an approved organization.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing; at least six months of medical-surgical nursing experience within the last two years; at least one year of pre- and post-operative diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory experience.
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Provides phase-two post-operative recovery care; interprets electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythms; recognizes and responds to cardiac, respiratory, and other emergent conditions; develops and evaluates individualized care plans; delegates care according to competency and scope of practice; educates patients and families; completes accurate and timely documentation; performs unit-specific safety and quality checks; and collaborates with the healthcare team to support patient care.

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 #1342001. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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