Travel PACU RN - $2,521 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Artesia, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 2 years of experience, ortho experience, and a NM or compact RN license. Details Acute care setting in the Preop/PACU department with 4 preop beds and 6 PACU beds Nurse rotates between Preop, PACU Phase 1, Phase 2, and Discharge Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 in Preop and 1:1 to 2 in PACU Common cases include ortho, gyn, urology, pain management, podiatry, general surgery, and endoscopy Uses TruBridge - Evident and CPSI EMR systems Preop shift starts at 0530, PACU has a flexible start between 0800-0900, with shift lengths of 5-8 hours Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday Call required approximately once per week Weekend call required one weekend per month, running Friday end of shift through Monday start of shift, requiring on-call nurse to remain in PACU as second nurse May be included in holiday call rotation Call response time within 1 hour if living outside of Artesia Occasional floating to help with tasking on the floor within Preop/PACU when census is low Designated charge nurse typically carries a patient assignment PACU Clerk assists with transport and administrative tasks RT equipment overseen by Anesthesia with RT available to assist No ICU patients recover in PACU as facility has no ICU Requirements Active RN license (NM or Compact) required Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and PALS Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Ortho experience required Endoscopy experience preferred Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips First-time travelers will be considered Additional Information Provide perioperative and post-anesthesia nursing care across Preop and PACU phases Facility-required training modules must be completed prior to floor work, taking approximately 20 hours One week of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor provided Blue scrubs required and provided by facility Cancellation policy allows for 2 shifts per 13-week assignment American Traveler Job ID P-748999. 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: 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.