Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,485 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This position involves providing high-quality postoperative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and stability during their critical initial recovery period. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Santa Fe, NM
• Schedule: Dayshift, 6:30 AM 3:00 PM; 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (minimum 40 hours per week)
• Required Qualifications: Current New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license or current Compact state license; BLS Certification via the American Heart Association (AHA); ACLS Certification via the American Heart Association (AHA); Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred; 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Pain Procedures, Pre Operative (Pre Op), Operating Room (OR), and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Additional Information: Weekend and on-call requirements are part of the role; floating to different hospital units may be required.
• Responsibilities: Provide routine and complex postoperative care, assess patient needs, administer medications and treatments, monitor for side effects, and educate patients and their families.
• Experience: 0 years minimum, but 1 year in the relevant specialty is preferred.
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Number of Positions: 1

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 #1276054. 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