PACU Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse position supporting postoperative care in an acute care setting. The role provides care for patients recovering from orthopedic, general, neurological, urological, robotic, and select pediatric dental procedures. The position requires flexibility with rotating start times, required call coverage, and occasional assignment adjustments based on unit volume.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, with varied start times and required call coverage. Call assignments may include every other weekend, holidays, and overnight weekday coverage, with a 30-minute response time.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience.
  • Active nursing license required for submission.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Ability to read and interpret electrocardiogram (EKG) strips.
• Preferred Qualifications: Completion of at least one prior travel assignment.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient ratios are typically 1:1 or 1:2.
  • The role may flex to preoperative, postoperative, or post care areas based on volume.
  • A 1- to 2-day orientation with a preceptor is provided.
  • Flexible and dependable coverage is expected, including the ability to assist with scheduled cases and cover unexpected absences.
  • Call coverage is required, including alternating weekends, holidays, and overnight weekday assignments.
  • Holiday coverage rotates with core staff, and holiday time off is subject to operational needs.
  • Pediatric cases may occur on select Fridays and require 1:1 care.
  • The role includes caring for patients following total hip and knee procedures, general procedures, neurological procedures, urological procedures, and robotic-assisted procedures.
  • Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support are available 24 hours a day, and hospitalist or intensivist coverage is available onsite.
  • Nurse aides are supported by a unit assistant.
  • No weekend in-house staffing is scheduled; weekend coverage is provided through call assignments.
  • Up to four shifts may be canceled during a 13-week assignment, or up to three shifts for assignments shorter than 13 weeks.

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