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PACU/Preop Registered Nurse
Los Alamos, NM
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$47-51/hour
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Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay
$47-51/hour

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • School loan reimbursement
  • Vision benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Company provided housing options
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Health savings account
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits

Qualifications

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    Education
  • Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Description

Travel RN Opportunity - PACU / Preop

Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel


Facility Overview

  • 47-bed acute care facility
  • Major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico
  • Approximately 300 healthcare employees

Position Details

  • Specialty: PACU / Preop
  • Number of Openings: 1
  • Shift: Days with some call on nights and weekends
  • Weekly Hours: Approximately 40 hours
  • Call Requirements: On call coverage; must be able to arrive within 30 minutes of notification
  • Float Requirements: Shared position with Preop only; no other float expectations
  • Patient Population: Primarily adult; ENT cases once a month
  • Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
  • Unit Beds: 3

Required Qualifications

  • Licensure: Registered Nurse License
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of PACU experience (prior PACU experience required)
  • Preferred Experience: Both Preop and PACU experience preferred

Additional Information

  • Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Appendectomy, Gallbladder procedures
  • EHR Systems: CQI, Medhost
  • Dress Code: No open-toed shoes or fake fingernails allowed

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

This role is ideal for an RN with solid PACU experience looking for a travel assignment in a supportive, acute care environment with adult patient focus.

Employer

Host Healthcare

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221 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

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About
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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Travel jobs$1,030–4,568/week
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About Los Alamos, NM

As a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in Los Alamos, NM here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
  • Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
  • Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
  • Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
  • Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.
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