PACU RN
Farmington, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - PACU for a 13-week travel assignment at a Level III Trauma Center in Farmington, NM, requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience and an active NM or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is the Main PACU floor of a 198-bed Level III Trauma Center serving the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah
• Role is Phase I Recovery RN covering General Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, Ob/Gyn, Urology, ENT, and Robotics cases
• Facility performs Level I and II trauma procedures (excluding Open Heart surgery) despite its Level III designation, as high-acuity cases are flown in from surrounding regions
• Patient population is adult mid-to-high acuity
• Patient ratio is 1:1 to 1:2
• PACU unit has 7 beds
• Day shift: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• On-call required on weekends and evenings
• Floating may be required to Pre-Op and/or Endoscopy
• EHR system is Cerner
• Equipment used includes Mindray monitoring systems

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of PACU or post-operative recovery nursing experience required
• Trauma level recovery experience required
• Experience with pediatric dental recovery is preferred

Additional Information

• Provide Phase I post-anesthesia recovery care for a diverse surgical patient population including general surgery, orthopedic, neurological, Ob/Gyn, urology, ENT, and robotic cases
• Farmington, NM is located in the scenic San Juan River Valley of northwest New Mexico, offering outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, off-roading, and access to six National Parks
• The city is approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM