Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Santa Maria, CA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,680/week
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/09/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Specialist - Days - in an acute care setting. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients recovering from anesthesia, with responsibilities including monitoring vital signs and managing patient recovery in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a minimum of two years of experience and certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Job Details

  • Position Description: Unit focuses on PACU, Pre-operative, Recovery, and GI lab care.
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS.
  • Licensing: Valid license to submit to the organization.
  • Schedule: Shift times are days, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
  • Start Date: 11/09/2026.
  • End Date: 02/08/2027.
  • Additional Information:
    • Unit notes specify the unit type and note the use of the Cerner charting system.
    • This role requires scrub color navy.
    • The organization supports telecommunication for the role.
    • Call requirement includes participation during 2 out of 3 major holidays and every other weekend.
    • ICU patients may recover in PACU.
    • Hospital cancellation policy allows for canceling up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.

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 #1338610. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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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