PACU RN
Santa Fe, NM
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Join a 13-week travel nursing contract as a Registered Nurse in Pre-Op and PACU in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Bring your nursing expertise to a rewarding on-site opportunity supporting patients in a preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting. As a Travel Registered Nurse, you will coordinate and deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary clinical team. This Santa Fe nursing job offers a consistent weekday schedule, an approximately 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, and the opportunity to work in a respected perioperative environment.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,310
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
• Shift: Approximately 6:30 AM–3:30 PM
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-Call Requirement: 1–2 call nights per week from the end of the shift until 10:00 PM
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 2:1
• EMR: EPIC
• Additional Details: Floating may be required; pewter scrubs are required

About the Santa Fe, New Mexico Location

Santa Fe offers an inspiring blend of high-desert scenery, rich history, distinctive architecture, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. With access to outdoor recreation, local cuisine, and a welcoming community atmosphere, it is an exceptional destination for healthcare professionals seeking career growth and an engaging lifestyle during a New Mexico travel nursing assignment.

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience, preferably in Pre-Op, PACU, surgical, or perioperative nursing
• Current New Mexico RN license or a current compact-state RN license
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to the patient population served
• Strong patient assessment, communication, documentation, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to work on-site, participate in required call coverage, and float as needed

Pre-Op and PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Obtain and document comprehensive initial assessments while establishing priorities based on patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs
• Systematically reassess patients to identify progress, trends, and needs requiring intervention
• Develop and implement individualized, measurable plans of care within established nursing standards
• Make sound nursing decisions based on clinical findings and patient outcomes
• Implement and document timely interventions appropriate to each patient’s needs
• Evaluate and modify plans of care based on patient response
• Provide patient and family education and participate in discharge planning
• Perform designated point-of-care testing procedures
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, families, physicians, and members of the healthcare team
• Deliver care consistent with organizational standards, safety practices, and professional nursing expectations

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and join a collaborative perioperative healthcare team.

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