About this opportunity
Cross Country Nurses lists this Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,540 per week opportunity in hayes valley, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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: 11/17/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse Days Shift location unspecified. This position is responsible for providing post-anesthesia recovery care to patients in a hospital setting, ensuring safe and effective patient transitions from anesthesia to recovery. The role requires managing airway, anesthesia recovery, and pain management, with flexibility to float to other healthcare facilities as needed. Job Details Certifications, Education, and Experience: CA Registered Nurse License, BSN, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 5 years of experience including 3 years in PACU, airway management, anesthesia recovery, pain management knowledge, and ability to work in preoperative and extended care units. Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Additional Requirements: Completed references must be in hand at the time of submission.
Responsibilities:
Managing airway and anesthesia recovery, providing postoperative care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety. Candidate must be able to float to different UCSF facilities as operationally required. Certifications and Skills: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and skills including arterial line management, IV management, discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and more. Start Date: 11/17/2026 to 02/16/2027. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience required, including at least 3 years specifically in PACU. 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 Posted Date: Cross Country Job ID . 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 bonus5c143e31-5e -b d
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