Travel PACU Registered Nurse

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse San Antonio, TX. This position involves providing post-anesthesia recovery care in a busy PACU environment with a focus on patient safety and satisfaction. The role requires working during night shifts, with ongoing coverage to support patient recovery following surgical procedures.

• Location:
  
  San Antonio, TX
• Schedule:
  
  Night shift, Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 PM 7:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS); candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU); ICU level of care competency is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) and Trauma Certified (TCAR) are considered a plus.
• Unit Information:
  • Number of Beds: 18 bays
  • Number of Staff: 25
  • Type of Staff:
    • Day Shift: 1 Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR), 11 Registered Nurses (RNs), 1 Patient Care Technician (PCT)
    • Night Shift: Currently 2 RNs on call, shifting to 24/7 coverage; this position will ensure at least 1 nurse in-house during night hours with additional on-call backup for night cases.
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 for the first 30 minutes or ICU level of care; 2:1 when stable
• Equipment:
  Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system Meditech Magic
• Additional Information:
  This is a vacant position with a start date of 10/19/2026 and end date of 01/18/2027. Candidates should be proactive team players and comfortable working in a fast-paced recovery setting.

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

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 8 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

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.