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: 12/08/2026 Duration: 8 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit Location information is not provided. The role supports adult and geriatric patients in inpatient and ambulatory settings, with responsibilities spanning post-anesthesia recovery, pain management, airway assessment, and critical care monitoring. The position requires day and mid-shifts and clinical experience in both critical care and post-anesthesia care.

Job Details Schedule: Variable 12-hour day and mid-shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m., including shifts of 6:00 a.m.6:30 p.m., 6:30 a.m.7:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m.8:30 p.m., 9:00 a.m.9:30 p.m., 10:00 a.m.10:30 p.m., and 11:00 a.m.11:30 p.m.; 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse license in hand; Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; at least 2 years of critical care experience; at least 2 years of post-anesthesia care experience; travel experience required; previous charge experience required; teaching hospital experience required; charting system experience required; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Critical-Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification preferred.

Additional Information: Provides care for adult and geriatric patients in inpatient and ambulatory or outpatient settings. Performs Phase I recovery and Phase II recovery care. Supports pain assessment and management, patient education, discharge instructions, and follow-up communication. Provides airway assessment, ventilator care, extubation support, end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring, and management of arterial and central lines. Performs dysrhythmia recognition and management, interpretation of arterial blood gases, intravenous vasopressor management, and blood product administration. Supports conscious sedation, monitored anesthesia care, nerve blocks, post-epidural management, medication reconciliation, and intravenous access. Uses isolation precautions and personal protective equipment and follows malignant hyperthermia protocols. Electronic health record charting experience is required.

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 1350106. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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