PACU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days
$2,746/weekOverview
- Start Date02/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care556 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for an inpatient role in a Level 1 trauma hospital requiring pre/post Cath and IR procedure experience.
Responsibilities
- Inpatient PACU setting at a Level 1 trauma and teaching hospital
- Patient ratio is 1:2 in PACU and 1:3-5 when floating to holding area
- Patient population includes pre/post Cath lab and interventional radiology procedures
- Telemetry monitoring required
- Day shifts (4x12 hours), 6:00 to 18:30
- One weekend shift required per month
- On-call required: 1-2 overnight shifts per 4-week schedule
- Floating required to holding area within the PACU department
- Uses Cerner for charting
- Main duties include pre- and post-procedural care for Cath lab and IR patients
- Must be willing to float within department to support patient needs
- Black scrubs must be worn
- No parking fees for staff
- First-time travelers will be considered after screening
- No local candidates accepted within 75 miles
- Requests for time off of more than 7 days require approval
Requirements
- Active NM or compact RN license (pending license accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience with Level 1 trauma and telemetry
- Current certifications: BCLS, ACLS, PALS
- Experience with pre and post Cath lab and interventional radiology procedures required
- COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered with documentation)
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Facility
University of New Mexico Hospital
7 nurses recommend working with University of New Mexico Hospital
Pros
Teaching hospital, good food, stuff to do.
Cons
Schedule was rough, lots of on-call.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 556 beds
Employer
American Traveler
48 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona was so helpful and quick to respond. She is kind and patient. She was able to get me the job I wanted with excellent pay. After she done her part she continued to check in with me to see how the compliance part was going. I felt comfortable with asking her questions even though it wasn’t the department she worked in. She would reach out to others and get the answer or be sure they contacted me.
Cons
No cons she is truly amazing.
Recommends working with American Traveler
Albuquerque, NM
About
As the largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque offers something for just about everyone. Charmingly quirky and wonderfully diverse, this town by the Rio Grand is not only an ideal base for day trips to natural wonders like Chaco Canyon, but it also has a rich history and dramatic landscapes of its own. Gaze across the desert and see snow-capped Mount Taylor 100 miles in the distance. The striking confluence of mountain ranges, vast river bordered by cottonwood forest, flocks of sandhill cranes flying overhead and countless colorful hot-air balloons that often fill the morning skies have long-drawn creative types and adventurers. Albuquerque's many highlights include vibrant galleries, world-class museums, farmers' markets and a thriving microbrewery scene. The historic district dubbed Old Town Plaza spans 10 blocks with fabulous restaurants, cafes, shops and the historic San Felipe de Neri Church, constructed in 1793.
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