Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,210 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Espanola, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse in ESPANOLA, New Mexico. This position involves utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to patients recovering from anesthesia. The role focuses on ensuring safe, effective, and timely care, coordinating patient recovery, administering medications and treatments, and supervising clinical staff as needed.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating shift hours, approximately 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License; BLS certification completed through the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross; ACLS certification through the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross; PALS certification completed through the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross; at least one previous 13-week travel assignment; two (2) years current experience in the specialty.
• Preferred Qualifications: EPIC experience (training available on-site).
• Additional Information: Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required. The position involves clinical supervision, protocol adherence, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

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 #1284231. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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