Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,315 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN for PACU - Post Anesthesia Care in Northridge, CA. This 13-week assignment is 36 hours/week with 12-hour day shifts starting around 8:30–9:00 AM.

ACLS, BLS, and PALS are required; 2+ years of recovery/ICU experience is mandatory. CPAN/CCRN are preferred. Will float across phases 1–2 and discharge patients to home as needed.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of recovery or ICU experience required.
• CPAN or CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care for diverse surgical cases.
• Monitor ventilation equipment and manage post-op monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient recovery.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Recovery/ICU experience

Tools

GE Spacelabs telemetry

Ventilators

ICP monitors

Surginet charting system

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing recovery care for a variety of surgical patients, with a focus on orthopedic, gynecological, spinal, and cardiovascular cases. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and caring for post-anesthesia patients, managing ventilation equipment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient recovery.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, starting between 8:30 and 9:00 AM, on an every-other-weekend basis, with first staff to float if needed.
• Required Qualifications: Active ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications; minimum of 2 years of recovery or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification as a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN); experience working with Ventilators, ICP monitors, and in pediatric recovery (from day of birth).
• Float: Not required but candidates should be able to function across phases 2 and discharge patients to their homes, including knowledge of post-care instructions.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit has 15 beds, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery; candidates should be familiar with both phases.
  • Certified in BLS, ACLS, and PALS; preferred CPAN or CCRN.
  • Experience with GE Spacelabs telemetry, ABGs, vents, ICP monitors, and pediatric recovery.
  • Will be responsible for troubleshooting vents and working with hospitalist or intensivist staff in-house 24/7.
  • Orientation will include three shifts focusing on charting, patient care, critical patient recovery, and use of surginet charting system.
  • Typical cases include joint replacements, hysterectomies, spinal surgeries, AV fistulas, brain tumor excisions, and elective cardioversions.
  • The team may recover ICU patients either in PACU or ICU, depending on patient needs.
  • The facility can cancel up to four shifts within a 13-week assignment period.

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 #. 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