Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,155 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Los Alamos, 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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a position in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This role involves providing patient care in a 3-bed unit primarily serving adult patients, with experience in the PACU setting required. Candidates must bring their license on the first day of the assignment. The position offers a consistent day shift, with some call on nights and weekends.

Job Details:

• Location: Los Alamos, NM
• Unit Type: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Shift: Days with some call on nights and weekends
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts
• Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Years of Experience: 2 years in PACU
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, minimum 2 years PACU experience, certifications as listed, and New Mexico fingerprinting compliance
• Additional Information: Orientation is weekly on Mondays. Candidates must be located at least 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered. All Clinical Staff must undergo fingerprinting and background checks through the New Mexico Department of Health. Travelers may begin on a 14-day waiver while awaiting background check results.

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 #1280937. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus