Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,480/weekOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) is seeking a qualified registered nurse to join the team at a facility located in Oakland, California. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing skilled, compassionate, and efficient post-operative nursing care to recovery patients. Candidates are required to bring their valid California RN license on the first day of work.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Variable shift start times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM); 10 hours per shift; minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: California RN license, required certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). A minimum of 0 years of experience is generally acceptable, with 3 years of preferred experience; candidates must have recent Nursys verification within the last 2 weeks and valid certifications with expiration dates uploaded.
- Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience and previous charge experience are preferred.
- Float: Float rotation may be required within the department to Phase 2 recovery.
- Additional Information: The role involves managing post-Operative and Phase I & II recovery activities, utilizing advanced skills such as End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide (CO2) monitoring, airway assessment, invasive line management, and sedation procedures. Candidates will be involved in a broad scope of procedures including cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, and vascular surgeries. The daily census is approximately 30 patients with 13 treatment rooms.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Oakland, CA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.
- Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.
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