PACU Registered Nurse
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,735/weekOverview
- Start Date09/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) Oakland, CA. This position involves providing post-operative recovery care to patients across various age groups, including pediatrics and adolescents, within a busy healthcare facility. The role requires flexibility to float to different units within the organization and adherence to established protocols and certifications.
Job Details
- Schedule: Dayshift, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: CA RN license, BSN degree, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications. Two years of previous PACU or acute care experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level I trauma center, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), or Phase I/II PACU.
- Additional Information: Ability to float to other facilities within a 75+ radius as needed. Must have experience managing ports, airway assessments, ventilated patients, and performing procedures relevant to PACU. Candidates should be familiar with Epic charting system and demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency care procedures.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must provide employment history, recent references, and certifications upon submittal.
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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