RN PACU $
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Roswell, New Mexico
At Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit plays a vital role in helping patients safely transition from surgery to recovery.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 16 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Rotating
- Unit and setting
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit · Hospital At Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit plays a vital role in helping patients safely transition from surgery to recovery.
- License
- RN license RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure requiredRN state licensure and/or compact state licensure
- Term
- Permanent Offering up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full Time, Registered Nurse candidates!**| Relocation BenefitFull Time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
- License
- RN state licensure and/or compact state licensure RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support BCLS - Basic Life Support required
- Experience
- 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student clinical rotations in acute care
- Also asks
- authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.**
Preferred
- Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
- Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred
- Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
- Tuition assistance
- Education Assistance
- Loan repayment
- Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNs
- Bonus
- up to $15,000 sign-on bonuseligible Full Time, Registered Nurse candidates
Benefits
- BenefitsRelocation BenefitOffering up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full Time, Registered Nurse candidates!**| Relocation Benefit
- BenefitsUp to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNsUp to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNs
- Benefits100% licensure/certification reimbursement100% licensure/certification reimbursement
- BenefitsMedical, Dental, Disability, and Life InsuranceMedical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
- BenefitsPaid Time OffPaid Time Off
- BenefitsEducation AssistanceEducation Assistance
More benefits (2)
- BenefitsPaid HolidaysPaid Holidays
- 401K
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- delivering patient-centered care Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
- Day to day
- conducting patient assessments and reporting changes Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
- Day to day
- providing age-appropriate care and education Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
- Day to day
- administering prescribed medications Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
- Day to day
- assisting physicians during procedures Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
- Day to day
- collaborating to develop care plans Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Day to day
- responding to medical emergencies and participating in CPR Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
- Day to day
- advocating for patients Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
- Day to day
- providing patient and family education Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
- Day to day
- adhering to infection control protocols Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
- Day to day
- monitoring and operating medical equipment Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety.
- Day to day
- promoting patient safety Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
- Day to day
- participating in audits and chart reviews Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
- Day to day
- planning and delegating care Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
- Day to day
- documenting patient care in medical records Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
- Day to day
- engaging in professional development Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations.
- Day to day
- participating in performance improvement initiatives Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
- Day to day
- providing perioperative care Provides comprehensive care to patients before, during, and after surgery, including assessments, planning, and evaluation of nursing care.
- Day to day
- scrubbing in for surgeries Scrubs in for surgeries, assisting the surgical team with instruments and supplies, and ensuring a sterile environment.
- Day to day
- monitoring vitals and observing patient condition Monitors patient vital signs, administers medications, and observes for changes [in patient condition.
- Details
- 162-bed facility Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is your community healthcare provider: a 162-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care.
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
- Hospital
- Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
- Address
- 405 W COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, ROSWELL, NM, 88201
- CMS rating
- 1 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 120
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Operating Room has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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Offering up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full Time, Registered Nurse candidates!| Relocation Benefit
Why Eastern New Mexico Medical Center?
At Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit plays a vital role in helping patients safely transition from surgery to recovery. As a PACU RN, you will provide focused, high-quality care as patients emerge from anesthesia, closely monitoring their condition, managing pain, and supporting a safe and comfortable recovery. If you are looking to strengthen your critical-care and post-operative nursing skills while working alongside a collaborative surgical team, apply today and take advantage of our exceptional training and development opportunities.
We Offer You a Generous Benefits Package Including
- Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNs
- 100% licensure/certification reimbursement
- Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Paid Holidays
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is your community healthcare provider: a 162-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are more than 150 healthcare professionals strong and are a Joint Commission-accredited facility. Roswell, New Mexico, offers small-town charm with a famously “out of this world” attitude. Here, you can choose to live near mountains, lakes, rivers, or the desert. Southeastern New Mexico is full of undiscovered wonders of the Land of Enchantment.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.
Essential Functions
Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process. Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members. Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice. Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate. Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery. Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections. Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety. Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies. Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations. Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
OR Services RN
Provides comprehensive care to patients before, during, and after surgery, including assessments, planning, and evaluation of nursing care. Scrubs in for surgeries, assisting the surgical team with instruments and supplies, and ensuring a sterile environment. Monitors patient vital signs, administers medications, and observes for changes [in patient condition. Qualifications
0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices. Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively. Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care. Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BCLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred Refer to facility or unit-specific guidelines for additional requirements. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future Applicants must be authorized to work in the U. S. for any employer.
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What's around it?
Roswell, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 8% below the US average
- Median rent
- $876/mo
- Household income
- $51,583/yr, all local households, not nurse pay