Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,815 per week

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: 07/21/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The registered nurse (RN) specializing in post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) is based in Oakland, California. This position involves providing high-quality post-operative care to adolescent, infant, adult, and pediatric patients within a busy healthcare facility. Candidates are required to bring their valid California nursing license on the first day of assignment. The role involves working 10-hour day shifts with a variable start time.

Job Details:

• Location: Oakland, California
• Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Schedule: 10-hour days with a variable start time, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification, minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience in a PACU or equivalent setting, experience with community hospital charting system (Epic or Cerner), and trauma level 1 experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a teaching hospital, float experience across various units including ICU, CVICU, ED, PEDS, and clinic settings, and EMR proficiency in Epic and Cerner systems.
• Certifications: BLS, PALS, CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) are required.
• Additional Information: Requires interdisciplinary support engagement including respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, interpretation services, and social services. The unit handles diverse patient diagnoses such as sleep disordered breathing, appendicitis, leukemia, fractures, neuro issues, cardiac procedures, and more. The team performs special procedures including LP with chemo, bone marrow aspirate, tonsillectomy, and others. Travel experience is required, with floating assignments within a 75+ mile radius allowable.
• Start Date: 07/21/2026, with an ASAP start preferred
• Patient Population: Adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics
• Responsibilities include: Managing ports, airway assessments, arterial line management, medication administration, patient education, post-op recovery, procedural sedation, and more depending on unit needs.

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 #1268929. 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