Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU| $30K Sign-On | Days

PACU RN | $30K Sign-On | Days

Full Time | Post Anesthesia Care Unit | Registered Nurse

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time opportunity in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Position Overview

• Full-time PACU Registered Nurse opportunity
• Day shift schedule with rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities
• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care in a collaborative surgical environment
• Monitor patient recovery following anesthesia while ensuring safety and comfort
• Work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff
• Join a respected community hospital serving Northern New Mexico for more than 70 years

Compensation

• Base Salary: $65,000-$75,000
• Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Partial Relocation Assistance

Schedule

• Full-Time Days
• Rotating Weekends
• On-Call Rotation
• Holiday Rotation

Role

• Deliver direct nursing care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients recovering from anesthesia
• Communicate patient status and changes with the surgical team
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Educate patients and families regarding recovery and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while providing exceptional patient care

Environment

• Acute Care Hospital
• Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Collaborative Surgical Team
• Professional Growth Opportunities

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License REQUIRED
• Associate Degree in Nursing REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED
• Minimum 1 Year PACU Experience REQUIRED
• PALS Certification Required Within 3 Months of Hire

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