PACU Registered Nurse
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus
$2,468/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Relocation bonus
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Discount program
Description
There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.
Most of them can submit you to a job.
The difference is what happens after you click apply.
At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.
We do the boring stuff well.
We answer fast.
We tell the truth.
We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.
And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.
We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.
We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.
That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.
Our rule is simple:
No one gets burned.
If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.
We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.
PACU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Position: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (Inpatient)
- Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (9:00 AM – 9:30 PM)
- Weekly Hours: 48 hours
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2 in PACU; may float to PACU Holding area with ratios from 1:3 to 1:5 (equivalent to inpatient PCU assignment)
- Weekend Requirement: One weekend shift per month
- On-call Requirement: 1-2 overnight call shifts per month on a 4-week schedule
- Block scheduling: Not accommodated
- Locals: Not accepted within 100 miles radius
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week with allowance for 3 call-offs during the 13-week assignment
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Optional; facility reports vaccination status
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico (pending licenses accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
- Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Telemetry experience
- Trauma experience
Job Duties & Special Requirements
- Provide care for pre- and post-procedure patients in Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR)
- Float within PACU department as needed, including to the Holding area
- Maintain patient safety and care standards in a Level I Trauma, teaching, children’s hospital environment
- Must be able to work with trauma and telemetry patients
Facility Highlights
- Level I Trauma Center
- Teaching hospital with pediatric services
- Short-term acute care facility
- Total staffed beds: 554
- Charting system: Cerner
- Free parking available
Additional Notes
- New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks in length
- A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative travel work at this facility, whichever comes first
- Overtime applies after 48 hours worked per week starting 10/30/2025
- Valid non-local driver’s license required; facility is not near public transportation
- Two professional references within three years of hire required
- Complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history required
- Work history verification for 3 years required with detailed documentation
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this PACU RN travel contract position.
Employer
Wayward Medical
Wayward Sounds...
Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.
Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.
We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.
Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.
Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.
Built for travelers who want:
- Rural adventure
- A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
- A career that feels meaningful
About Farmington, NM
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:- Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
- Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.
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