Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,550 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) Los Alamos, NM. This position involves providing postoperative recovery care for adult patients, primarily focusing on ENT procedures such as appendectomy and gallbladder surgeries. The role requires immediate start within 7-10 days from offer acceptance, with flexibility for on-call responsibilities during nights and weekends.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  This is a rapid response need at a 47-bed acute care facility serving Northern New Mexico. The unit primarily cares for adult patients and occasionally manages ENT surgeries, including appendectomy and gallbladder cases.
• Required Qualifications:
  Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Minimum of 2 years of relevant PACU experience. Valid certifications must be provided at submission, as they are not available on site.
• Schedule:
  Days shift, 8 hours per shift, with approximately 40 hours per week. On-call coverage is required, with a 30-minute response time once notified of a case.
• Additional Information:
  Includes completion of background checks and fingerprinting as per New Mexico state requirements. Experience in Preoperative and PACU settings is preferred. Candidates must be able to start within 7-10 days from offer acceptance.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus