Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Albuquerque, NM

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 18 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Albuquerque, NM | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x12-Hour Shifts (6:00–18:30) | 36–48 Hours/Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients in a Level I Trauma, acute care inpatient PACU setting at a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Perform and assist with pre- and post-Cardiac Catheterization Lab procedures
• Perform and assist with pre- and post-Interventional Radiology procedures
• Float within the PACU department to the Holding area as needed, with ratios of 1:3–5 (PCU-equivalent acuity)
• Participate in on-call coverage, including 1–2 overnight call shifts per month
• Complete one weekend shift per month and participate in required holiday coverage (2 of 3 designated holiday bundles)

Required Qualifications

• Active or pending RN licensure (pending license accepted at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience; Level I Trauma experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Required certifications: BCLS, ACLS, PALS (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR preferred; experience in a high-acuity acute care environment required
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible; non-local driver's license required on file

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience
• Experience in a teaching hospital or children's hospital environment
• Familiarity with PCU-level patient care and acuity
• Successful EKG testing (pass/fail; maximum 2 attempts)

Why Join Us

• Work at a prestigious Level I Trauma and Teaching facility with 554 staffed beds, offering a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment
• Enjoy no-cost parking and guaranteed hours of 36 hours per week throughout your assignment