Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,395 per week

Description

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

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse is needed in a healthcare setting. This position involves providing post-operative care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures. The role requires a well-rounded RN with experience in all types of surgery and the ability to work flexible schedules on a temporary basis.

Job Details:

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIH (National Institutes of Health) certifications, and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) are required. Requires 2 years of PACU experience. Valid license in the state or a compact license in hand at the time of submission.
• Schedule: Dayshift, 10-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Must be open to working any day from Monday to Friday.
• Additional Information: Candidate must be flexible to work across various surgical cases including general, orthopedic, neurosurgery, gynecologic, urologic, cardiovascular, GI, ENT, thoracic, abdominal, vascular, plastic surgery, and more. Previous PACU experience is essential, with specific emphasis on caring for postoperative patients and managing airway assessments, cardiovascular stability, and ventilated patients. The unit is a 17-bed facility supporting a range of surgeries with interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, and radiology. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting, with first-time travelers requiring a minimum of 3 years of PACU experience.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must include responses to pre-screening questions, including prior work at a similar facility, and provide 2 references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years.

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 #1305750. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Salary : $2,395