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Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia CarePlanet Healthcare • Albuquerque, NM, US
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Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Planet Healthcare • Albuquerque, NM, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline : RN
  • Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2025
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift : 12 hours
  • Employment Type : Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Albuquerque, NM\n

\n Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico (zip code 87106). Join a leading healthcare team at a Level I Trauma, Teaching, and Children's Hospital, providing expert post-anesthesia care to a diverse patient population. Albuquerque is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering vibrant culture, scenic desert landscapes, and year-round sunshine.\n

\n\nPACU RN Job Details\n \n

  • Location : Albuquerque, NM (87106) – New Mexico nursing jobs\n
  • Facility Type : Inpatient PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) – Level I Trauma Center\n
  • Contract Length : 13 weeks (Start : 12 / 1 / 2025 – End : 3 / 2 / 2026)\n
  • Shift : Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (10 : 00 – 22 : 30)\n
  • Hours : 36 guaranteed hours per week\n
  • Weekend Coverage : One weekend shift per month\n
  • On-call : 1-2 overnight call shifts per month\n
  • Floating : May float to PACU holding area (nurse-to-patient ratio 1 : 3-5)\n
  • Patient Ratios : 1 : 2 in PACU\n
  • Estimated Weekly Salary : $1710-$1750\n
  • \n\nPACU RN Qualifications\n \n

  • Minimum 2 years of recent PACU Registered Nurse experience\n
  • Level I Trauma and Telemetry nursing experience required\n
  • Active RN license (pending license accepted)\n
  • BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (no RQI certifications)\n
  • Experience with pre / post Cath lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures\n
  • Ability to work pre-op and float within nursing scope\n
  • Must reside at least 75 miles from facility (no local candidates)\n
  • COVID-19 and flu vaccinations required (medical / religious exemptions accepted)\n
  • First-time travel nurses accepted upon screening\n
  • \n\nPACU RN Responsibilities\n \n

  • Deliver high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care in a busy PACU setting\n
  • Monitor and manage patients post-surgery, including Cath lab and IR procedures\n
  • Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias; care for ventilated patients\n
  • Provide care for all age groups : neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics\n
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams : physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and more\n
  • Float to PACU holding area as needed, managing higher nurse-to-patient ratios\n
  • Participate in on-call rotation and weekend coverage\n
  • Document patient care using Cerner electronic charting system\n
  • \n\n

    \n Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in New Mexico and experience the unique energy of Albuquerque. Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PACU RN and make a difference in patient care!\n

    Benefits

    401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

    About GHR

    For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

    We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

    We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

    Equal Opportunity

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    Planet Healthcare Job ID #427144. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PACU

    About Planet Healthcare

    Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

    Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

    Our Methodology

    Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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    Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus
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