Travel RN - PACU
Farmington, New Mexico
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Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Travel
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- In range for New Mexico travel rolesNew Mexico travel postings that state pay run $1,150/week to $2,710/week, the middle half $1,780/week to $2,370/week, across 105 postings.
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) currently in hand Check your license
- Certification
- Current certifications:
What's around it?
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,037/mo
- Household income
- $68,784/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
- Staffing partner
- American Traveler
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level III trauma center, requiring 3+ years of Phase I recovery experience and NM or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Work in the Main PACU, providing Phase I Recovery care for General Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, Ob/Gyn, Urology, ENT, and Robotics patients
- Adult patient population with mid to high acuity
- Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
- 7-bed unit
- Uses Mindray equipment and Cerner EHR
- Day shift schedule from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Weekend and evening call requirements
- Possible floating to PreOp and/or Endo
Requirements
- Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) currently in hand
- Current
certifications
BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Minimum 3 years of PACU/recovery experience required
- Trauma level recovery experience required
- Preferred experience includes pediatric dental recovery
- RN degree required
Application details and notices
Additional Information
- Facility is a 198-bed Level III trauma center performing Level I and II procedures except open hearts
- Various trauma level I, II, and III cases are flown into the facility due to its regional location
- Provide post-anesthesia recovery care across a range of surgical specialties
Sourced from a public job board.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- 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 floating and staffing support handled day to day?