Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Job Description
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Jobs – Los Alamos, New Mexico\n
\n Advance your nursing career with a travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Los Alamos, New Mexico (zip code 87544). Join a leading healthcare provider in Northern New Mexico, delivering exceptional post-anesthesia care in a 47-bed acute care facility. Experience the scenic beauty and vibrant culture of Los Alamos while working in a supportive clinical environment dedicated to patient safety and quality care.\n
\n\nTravel Nursing Job Details\n
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- Location: Los Alamos, NM 87544 (Northern New Mexico healthcare jobs)\n
- Facility Type: 47-bed acute care hospital, PACU/Preop unit\n
- Assignment Type: Travel PACU RN job\n
- Start Date: October 6, 2025\n
- End Date: January 5, 2026\n
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks\n
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week\n
- Shift: 12-hour nights (18:30-14:30)\n
- Weekend/On-Call: Every other weekend; on-call coverage with 30-minute response time\n
- Orientation: Weekly, starting Mondays\n
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1780-$1910\n
\n\nPACU Registered Nurse Qualifications\n
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- Current and active RN license eligible for New Mexico (New Mexico nursing jobs)\n
- Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience\n
- Valid BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (must be current at submission)\n
- Fingerprinting and background check required (per New Mexico healthcare regulations)\n
- Professional communication and teamwork skills\n
- Compliance with perioperative nursing dress code and safety standards\n
\n\nPACU RN Responsibilities\n
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- Deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care to adult and pediatric patients (including monthly ENT procedures)\n
- Monitor patient recovery, vital signs, and pain management after surgeries such as appendectomy and gallbladder removal\n
- Collaborate with surgical and preoperative teams for seamless patient transitions\n
- Respond promptly to on-call notifications and provide timely patient care\n
- Accurately document patient care using CQI and Medhost EHR systems\n
- Maintain patient safety and adhere to facility protocols and New Mexico state regulations\n
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\n Ready to make a difference in Los Alamos? Apply now to join our healthcare team and discover rewarding travel nursing opportunities in Northern New Mexico!\n
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #423229. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU
About Planet Healthcare
Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.
Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
Our Methodology
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus