Travel Contract

PACU Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,455/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration17 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,455/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
A healthcare organization is seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse in a hospital setting. This role involves providing acute recovery care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures, including total hips/knees, general surgery, neuro, urology, and procedures involving daVinci technology. The position requires clinical expertise in post anesthesia recovery and the ability to interpret EKG strips.

Job Details

Position: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse
Location: Not specified (healthcare organization)
Schedule: Rotating shifts with varied start times from 0500 to 0930; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS, PALS (AHA); minimum 2 years of acute recovery experience; valid license to practice
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with moderate to complex patient cases including ICU patients until beds open up in the unit
Responsibilities: Managing total hips/knees, general, neuro, urology, and DaVinci robot-assisted procedures; providing patient monitoring, interpretation of EKGs, and post anesthesia recovery care; responding to emergencies within scope of practice
Shift Notes: Will include a combination of 12-hour shifts any day Monday through Friday and call shifts approximately 5 weekends and 8 weeknights per quarter; call response time is 30 minutes
Additional Information: Unit has 8 PACU beds and 7 Pre-Cert beds; nurse staffing ratios are 1:1 or 1:2; float rotation may be required between units as needed; orientation includes 1-2 days with preceptor in PACU

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 #1306703. 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

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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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.

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