Travel Contract

PACU/Preop Registered Nurse
Los Alamos, NM
Core Staffing
5x8 hrs

$2,236/week

Posted 2 days ago

Overview

Start Date01/05/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

4% higher than average Registered Nurse / PreOp / PACU Nurse pay in New Mexico

Estimated total pay

$2,236/week

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance
401k retirement plan

Description

Gross Weekly Pay: $2,236/week based on 40 hours/week

* Major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico.
* 47-bed acute care facility
* 300 healthcare employees
Floor: 3rd

Trauma Level: NA

Position Information:

• Facility Department/Cost Center: 704
• Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN
• Specialty: PACU Preop
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Days with some call on nights and weekends
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: The work week is around 40 hours
• Weekend Hours: On call coverage
• Call Requirements: Once notified of a case you have 30 minutes to be at work.
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Years of Experience: 2
• Float Requirements: This is a shared position with Preop, there is not an expectation to float anywhere else.
• Additional Notes:

Unit Information:

• Number of Beds: 3
• Patient Ratios: 1 to 1 or 1 to 2
• Equipment:
• EHR: CQI, Medhost
• Supervisor: James Maxey
• Patient Population e.g. geriatric, adult, peds, etc.: Primarily adult, we do ENT once a month

Hiring Profile:

• Must Have Skills/Experience: Prior PACU experience
• Preferred Skillset/Experience: Preop and PACU
• Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Appy, Gallbladder
• Personality Fit:
• Required Education: RN

Dress Code:

• Scrub Color: NA
• Any unacceptable attire: open toed shoes, fake fingernails

Core Staffing Job ID #187566. 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: LPNT West Travel RN PACU ** Increased Rate**(6:30A-2P) Los Alamos Medical Center, Los Alamos, NM

Employer

Core Staffing

About

CORE Staffing is clinician owned and operated. We staff Nursing, Respiratory Therapists, Surgical Technologists, Radiologic Technologists and all Allied professionals across the United States. Our motto is “Clinicians take care of patients we take care of clinicians” We offer a full suite of benefits while keeping the small company feel with the ability to speak to a live person at any time day or night.

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About Los Alamos, NM

As a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in Los Alamos, NM here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.

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