Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus
$2,546/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration18 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Relocation bonus
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- 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 RN
Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
Job Type
- Travel/Contract
Shift
- Day shift, 4x12 hours
- 11:00 to 23:30
Schedule Requirements
- Must work 2 of the 3 holiday bundles:
- Thanksgiving and the day after
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
- One weekend per month
- 1–2 overnight call shifts monthly
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Mexico
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (2 years of experience)
- PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
- Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
- Telemetry experience
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
Clinical Responsibilities
- Inpatient PACU role
- Pre/post cath lab procedures
- Pre/post IR procedures
- May float to PACU holding area
Additional Notes
- First-time travelers accepted after client screening
- No locals within 100 miles
- Greater than 7 days of requested time off requires approval
- Cerner training attestation is required for all RNs starting with the 8/4/25 orientation group
- COVID vaccination is not required, but vaccine status or declination must be uploaded
- RQI certifications are not accepted
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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