PACU Registered Nurse
Berkeley, CA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,475/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The position provides nursing care for same-day surgery patients in Phase I and Phase II recovery areas, with floating between the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Same-Day Surgery. The role includes patient assessment, care planning, medication and treatment administration, discharge preparation, and response to medical and environmental emergencies.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts are 10 hours, four shifts per week, totaling 40 hours. Start times vary between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; occasional on-call shifts may be required.
- Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse (RN) license; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least 2 years of nursing experience; required experience with a charting system, with any charting system accepted.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience.
- Additional Information:
- Floats between the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Same-Day Surgery, including Phase I and Phase II recovery areas.
- Provides comprehensive patient care from admission through discharge, including assessment, individualized care planning, patient and family education, discharge planning, medication administration, treatment delivery, and ongoing evaluation.
- Coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Recognizes changes in patient condition, communicates significant findings, and initiates appropriate emergency interventions.
- Relevant clinical competencies include arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition and management, blood product administration, central line care, intravenous vasopressors, conscious sedation, post-epidural management, nerve blocks, pain management, patient-controlled analgesia pump management, and care of ventilated patients.
- Experience with surgical populations may include bariatric, ear, nose and throat, general, gynecologic, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, and vascular patients.
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
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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.
Berkeley, CA
About
Located along the northeastern shore of San Francisco Bay, the city of Berkeley may be best known as the home of the University of California. Berkeley and its deep activism roots, dating back to the 1960s, is also the site of many famous demonstrations and protests. Downtown Berkeley serves as the city’s vibrant urban hub, home to many art galleries, dining and shopping venues, theaters and the Berkeley Art Museum. The Telegraph Avenue District is iconic as the spot where counterculture arrived in the city, and the '60s vibe still lingers, with street vendors, restaurants, shops and famous bookstores like Moe's. You'll even find Michelin-starred Mexican street food here at Tacos Sinaloa. Head to Grizzly Peak in Tilden Regional Park, just a few miles from downtown, for one of the best views overlooking the Bay Area. After dark, the sparkling lights of nearby cities stretch endlessly.
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