Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $3,020 per week

Cross Country Nurses — Emeryville, CA

$3,020/wk

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Specialty
PACU
Type
Travel
Shift
Days
Hours
40/week
Duration
8 weeks
Start
12/06/2026

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Emeryville, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 12/06/2026
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 10 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Clinical Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The Clinical Nurse provides evidence-based, hands-on care while assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, evaluating outcomes, and coordinating care with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role also includes patient education, safety monitoring, emergency response, professional development, and support of quality improvement activities.

Job Details

  • Schedule: Day shift, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications:
    • Current California Registered Nurse license.
    • Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
    • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
  • Additional Information:
    • Provides family-centered care that supports patient recovery, comfort, education, and self-care.
    • Performs comprehensive assessments, identifies nursing diagnoses, develops individualized care plans, implements interventions, and evaluates patient responses.
    • Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to coordinate care and respond appropriately to changing clinical conditions.
    • Activates emergency protocols when indicated and promotes patient and employee safety.
    • Prioritizes care, delegates tasks appropriately, and seeks assistance as needed.
    • Supports staff development through teaching, precepting, knowledge sharing, and participation in professional activities.
    • Maintains current nursing knowledge and demonstrates leadership within the professional practice setting.
    • Assignment dates are 12/06/2026 through 01/30/2027.

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 #1347511. Pay package is based on 10 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

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$3,020/wk

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