Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,475 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse opportunity in San Francisco, California. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to post-anesthesia patients, including assessment, airway management, and pharmacology, in a high-acuity setting. The position requires the ability to work independently and efficiently to support patient recovery from anesthesia across various age groups and clinical scenarios.

Job Details:

• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, at least 2 years of PACU registered nursing experience, experience with Epic charting system preferred
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in high-acuity hospital environments and with cardiac/catheterization laboratory procedures
• Additional Information: Float to other campuses if needed and census permits; orientation includes 24 hours of training; ongoing compliance documentation required prior to start date.
• Travel Experience Required: Yes

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 #1292906. 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 bonus