Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Healdsburg, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,385/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Description
As a post-anesthesia care unit nurse (RN PACU), you will provide short-term care to patients immediately following surgery, from 30 minutes to several hours post-op. Patient observation is essential to your job, including regularly taking vitals, ensuring proper breathing, and administering oxygen or pain medication when necessary. You may also care for patients in the pre-op setting managing their needs and preparing them for surgery. In this role, you must quickly respond to any change in a patient's condition, beginning CPR if necessary.
Minimum Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
- Active RN license
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel nursing job 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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
Super quick response, fast, and professional.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Nurses
8 nurses found this helpful
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.
About Healdsburg, CA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Healdsburg, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Healdsburg is 37% higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 85°F, and winter lows can drop to around 35°F.
- Short-term rentals can be found, but availability may vary depending on the season due to the city's popularity.
- Healdsburg is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- Healdsburg attracts many travel nurses due to its proximity to healthcare facilities and the demand for medical professionals.
- Healdsburg offers a variety of activities, including wine tasting, art galleries, hiking trails, art festivals, jazz festivals, outdoor movies, and blackberry picking during July and August.
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