Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,515 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Burlingame, CA
$2,515/wk
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- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 11 weeks
- Start
- 11/17/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Burlingame, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/17/2026
- Duration: 11 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN - Outpatient Center, located in the region. This position involves providing specialized post-operative care for a diverse patient population, including those undergoing urology, orthopedic, breast oncology, and ENT procedures. The role offers variable shift hours with a focus on day and evening shifts, supporting a fast-paced outpatient environment.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: CA RN License, BSN, AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required; minimum 5 years of critical care and PACU experience; outpatient and pain management experience preferred.
- Schedule: Variable, typically 8-hour shifts, with operational flexibility up to 10 or 12 hours; minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Requirements: Ability to float to other UCSF facilities; references must be completed at time of submission; completed onboarding modules prior to start.
- Responsibilities: Provide patient monitoring and care during the post-operative phase; manage airway assessments, pain management, and recovery protocols; utilize Epic charting system.
- Preferred Qualifications: PACU certification such as CPAN or CAPA is a plus; prior charge experience, charting experience, and patient ratio experience highly valued.
- Start Date: 11/17/2026, with end date of 02/02/2027.
- Submission Requirements: Submit two references from the most recent employer along with relevant certification documentation.
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 #1336031. 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 bonus