Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,942 per week

American Traveler 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:

ASAP Duration:

6 weeks 40 hours per week Shift:

8 hours, days Employment Type:

Travel Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 20, 2026 Length: 6 weeks Openings: 1 Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU/Preop position requiring prior PACU experience and availability for on-call coverage. Details

47-bed acute care hospital setting on the 3rd floor Shared PACU/Preop position with no expectation to float elsewhere 3-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 Primarily adult patient population with occasional ENT cases monthly Common diagnoses/treatments include appendectomy and gallbladder cases Day shift schedule (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM) with some call on nights and weekends Call requirement: must arrive within 30 minutes of case notification Uses CQI and Medhost EHR systems Every other weekend requirement Requirements

Active RN license (Standard or Compact) for New Mexico Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Prior PACU experience required Preop and PACU experience preferred Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration Active Nursys/licensure verification required at time of consideration Copies of required certifications must be provided for consideration Additional Information

Provide perioperative nursing care in a PACU/Preop setting Supervised by the unit's clinical leadership Open-toed shoes and fake fingernails are not permitted Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment American Traveler Job ID #P-766869. 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.