Travel PACU RN - $2,250 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring NM or compact RN licensure and PALS certification.

Details

• Work in the Post Surgical PACU unit of a hospital setting
• Day shift schedule with 4, 10-hour rotating shifts from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Weekend requirement of 2 weekends per month with 12-hour shifts (Sat/Sun counts as 1 weekend)
• On-call requirement of one night per week
• Floating required to other units within surgical services
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS via AHA
• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant RN experience
• Must be able to perform Point of Care testing procedures

Additional Information

• Coordinate and implement patient care specific to the age of the patient population served
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments to identify progress and trends requiring intervention
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care based on nursing standards
• Participate in patient and family health education and discharge planning
• Document timely interventions appropriate to patient needs
• Graphite Gray scrubs required as part of the dress code
• Returning employees who previously worked at any CHRISTUS facility must be separated for at least 6 months prior to starting a new travel assignment
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius for local candidate consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-737764. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.