Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,980 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Agency: Prime Staffing
Pay: $1,980 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 18 Weeks
Start Date: 9/14/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Prime Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87101!

ID: 64468195 Shift: Day 4x12-Hour (11:00 - 23:30) Description: MUST WORK 2 OUT OF 3 OF THE HOLIDAY BUNDLES (Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, NYE & NYD)*****No RQI Certifications*48s*No locals within 100 miles *Pre/Post Cath lab procedures required* *Pre/Post IR procedures required* *COVID Vaccine: optional - UNMH is required to report COVID vaccine numbers. Upload series or Aya declinationPosition / Specialty: PACU RN - Inpatient Ratios: 1:2 Years of experience REQ: 2 years, MUST have level 1 trauma and Telemetry experience First-timers accepted: (Y/N)yes upon screening by client Weekend REQ: One per month Certs REQ: BCLS, ACLS, PALS Is on-call REQ? (Y/N) What is the req? Yes, 1-2 call overnight shifts monthly (4wk schedule) Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? PACU Nurses will float to the Holding area in the PACU department. This area is in PACU and nurse to patient ratio can be 1:3-5. These pts are equivalent to an inpt floor inpatient PCU assignmentOpen to accommodating block schedule? (Y/N) No Locals accepted: (Y/N) What is the local radius rule? No locals within 100 miles Pending License accepted: (Y/N) Yes RTO Restrictions: Greater than 7 days needs approval. Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week, facility is allowed to call off 3x throughout a 13-week assignment Special Requirements: MUST have level 1 trauma and Telemetry experience Hospital Highlights Type of Facility: Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children s Hospital, Short term, acute care Total Staffed Beds: 554 Scrub Color: Black Charting: Cerner Parking Cost: No Fee New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeksA 6 month break is required for any travelers that have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached their one year mark, whichever comes first***OT after 48 hours on all contract signed on or after 10/30/2025*** Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Ariana Castro Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : - Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Required Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, PALSSkills : Care of Ventilated Patient*, Dysrhythmia recognition/management, Level I Trauma Center, Level II Trauma Center*, Management of pediatric patients*, Phase II Recovery*, Post Cath Lab Procedures, Pre/Post Cath lab procedures, Pre/Post IR procedures, please SCREEN if missing requirements , willing to do pre-op Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : self Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2 Float Required : to holding area in PACU department. Nurse to patient ratios 1:3-5 Call Required : 1-2 call overnight shifts monthly (4wk schedule) Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : One per month Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : 35+ cases Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : 36 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Services SurgeryENTRoboticOpen HeartKidney TransplantOrthoNeuroUrologyEndoscopyECTsWound careAnesthesia Mobile procedureCath lab/MRI recovery Special Procedures/Unit Details : *********************************************!!!PLEASE DO NOT PASS IF THEY ARE MISSING REQUIREMENTS!!!********************************************** Will consider limited to no pediatric experience******PACU Nurses will float to the Holding area in the PACU department. This area is in PACU and nurse to patient ratio can be 1:3-5. These pts are equivalent to an inpt floor inpatient PCU assignment.*******Highly recommend clinician with PHASE II PACU experience, accustomed to increased nurse to patient ratios 1:3-5 patients Special Equipment : ****** REQUIRED: Level 1 Trauma & Telemetry exp required; SCREEN if they are a 1st time traveler ****** **REQUIRED: traveler must be willing to do pre-op !!!**** #Tier2 Travel Compliance Doc Due Date: 10 days prior to start Required: begin compliance within 1 2 weeks of signing Required: drug screen within 30 days of start RTO : Max 7 days preferred 1 holiday preferred No RTO during first 7 days of contract or last day of contract Marketing submissions : Not permitted No Locals: 100-mile radius Non-Local DL required on file Licensure Certifications: most may pend at submission RQI certifications not accepted Shifts: 12-hour shifts Ask: Most units offer 36 or 48 hours Experience : 1-2 years minimum Can Screen: some units may consider less Length: 10 weeks minimum (New Ext) Limits: After 1 year or 4 consecutive contracts, 6-month system break required (whichever occurs first) Return (Perm) Staff: 12-month separation required Modules: Modules are billable up to 4 hours, any time spent on modules beyond 4 hours is non-billable Clinicians may spend up to 12 hours completing modules, especially those in higher acuity specialties Modules are completed during orientation, and annually Modules are recorded via Unit Educators through learning central EKG testing : Pass/Fail, 2 tries max; 6-month system DNR if failed 2x. See special instructions for list of units Behavioral Health and Related Positions Travelers without MOAB certification must pass an in-person MOAB training during orientation week or contract will be terminated PCU, ICU And L D Units 36 or 48 hour contracts available Include traveler preference at submission OT : must be approved by client before being worked Preceptor Pay : not offered Eligibility ER needs prior travel experience 6-month break after 1 year or 4 assignments Former staff: 12 months of separation required Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceDoc Due Date: 10 days prior to startRequired: begin compliance within 1 2 weeks of signingRequired: drug screen within 30 days of startRTO: Max 7 days preferred1 holiday preferredNo RTO during first 7 days of contract or last day of contractMarketing submissions: Not permittedNo Locals: 100-mile radiusNon-Local DL required on fileLicensure & Certifications: most may pend at submissionRQI certifications not acceptedShifts: 12-hour shiftsAsk: Most units offer 36 or 48 hoursExperience: 1-2 years minimumCan Screen: some units may consider lessLength: 10 weeks minimum (New & Ext)Limits: After 1 year or 4 consecutive contracts, 6-month system break required (whichever occurs first)Return (Perm) Staff: 12-month separation requiredModules: Modules are billable up to 4 hours, any time spent on modules beyond 4 hours is non-billableClinicians may spend up to 12 hours completing modules, especially those in higher acuity specialtiesModules are completed during orientation, and annuallyModules are recorded via Unit Educators through learning centralEKG testing: Pass/Fail, 2 tries max; 6-month system DNR if failed 2x. See special instructions for list of unitsBehavioral Health and Related PositionsTravelers without MOAB certification must pass an in-person MOAB training during orientation week or contract will be terminatedPCU, ICU And L&D Units36 or 48 hour contracts availableInclude traveler preference at submissionOT: must be approved by client before being workedPreceptor Pay: not offeredEligibilityER needs prior travel experience6-month break after 1 year or 4 assignmentsFormer staff: 12 months of separation required Guaranteed Hours: Contract

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.

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