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Travel RN - PACU

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American Traveler

Farmington, New Mexico

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Still listed, seen yesterday · Posted Aug 28

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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.

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License
Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) currently in hand Check your license
Certification
Current certifications:

What's around it?

In Farmington, NM· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

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

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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
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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

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On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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