PACU RN
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days
$2,818/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration18 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care556 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 18 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level I Trauma teaching hospital requiring Level 1 trauma and telemetry experience.
Details
- Inpatient PACU setting within a Level I Trauma, teaching, children's hospital
- Day shift, 4x12 hours, 9:00-21:30
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Pre/Post Cath Lab and Pre/Post IR procedures required
- Pre-op care required as part of assignment
- Float to PACU Holding area with ratios of 1:3-5, equivalent to inpatient PCU assignment
- Weekend requirement of one per month
- On-call requirement of 1-2 overnight call shifts monthly on a 4-week schedule
- Uses Cerner charting system
- Black scrub color required
- Must work 2 of 3 holiday bundles (Thanksgiving/day after, Christmas Eve/Day, NYE/NYD)
Requirements
- Active RN license (NM or Compact) required
- Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
- Level I Trauma experience required (Level II trauma experience not accepted)
- Telemetry experience required
- Skills required: cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition/management
- Willingness to perform pre-op care required
- RQI certifications not accepted
- Pending license accepted
Additional Information
- Provide post-anesthesia recovery care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and pre/post procedural care for cath lab and IR patients
- Care for limited to no pediatric patients
- First-time travelers considered upon client screening
- No local candidates within 100 miles of the facility
- Non-local driver's license required on file
- RTO greater than 7 days requires approval, with no RTO permitted during the first or last 7 days of the contract
- Block scheduling not accommodated
- Facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
- Previous charge experience preferred
- 6-month system break required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments
- 12-month separation required for former staff
Facility
University of New Mexico Hospital
8 nurses recommend working with University of New Mexico Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 556 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona has been an incredible recruiter to work with during my job search for travel vascular sonography positions. From our very first conversation, she took the time to actually understand what I was looking for, not just throwing generic openings at me, but paying attention to my specialty, my preferences, and my timeline. She's responsive, communicative, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit rather than just filling a slot. Any time I had a question, she got back to me quickly with clear, honest answers. No runaround, no overselling a position just to close it out. Working with Sebrona has made the often stressful process of job hunting feel a lot more manageable. I'd recommend her to any traveler looking for a recruiter who actually listens and follows through.
Cons
None
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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.
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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