Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,540 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 09/22/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary The organization is seeking an experienced Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse for a day shift position. This role involves providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia, managing airway, anesthesia recovery, and pain management, along with working in preoperative and extended care units. Job Details Certifications: CA RN License, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and California RN License in hand Experience Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including 3 years in PACU, with emphasis on airway management, anesthesia recovery, and pain management. Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum 40 hours per week The nurse must have completed references at the time of submission. Additional responsibilities include managing ports, arterial lines, central lines, IVs, medication reconciliation, and other clinical procedures related to outpatient surgery and recovery. The position requires flexibility to float to other UCSF facilities within a 75 mile radius, if needed. Start date is scheduled for 09/22/2026, with an end date of 12/22/2026. 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 1305006. Pay package is based on 8 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 bonus5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386