Travel Contract

PACU RN
Farmington, NM
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,070/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,070/week

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

Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel Position

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Facility & Unit Overview

  • Level III trauma center with capabilities to perform Level I & II trauma procedures (except open heart surgeries)
  • 7-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) on the main floor
  • Patient population: Adults with mid to high acuity
  • Patient ratios: 1:1 to 1:2
  • Equipment used: Mindray
  • Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Position Details

  • Role: Phase I Recovery RN
  • Specialty: Recovery for General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, Robotics
  • Shift: Days, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Weekly Hours: 40 hours guaranteed
  • Weekend and evening call required
  • Float: Possible float to PreOp and/or Endoscopy
  • Number of openings: 1

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in New Mexico
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Minimum 3 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, including experience within the last year
  • Experience in trauma patient recovery
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current ACLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with pediatric dental recovery patients

Additional Information

  • The facility serves a broad Four Corners region (New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah)
  • Located in a scenic area with outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, kayaking, and access to national parks
  • Weekend and evening on-call responsibilities are part of the role

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a well-equipped trauma center PACU with a diverse surgical recovery patient population in a beautiful and affordable community.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1087 reviews)

267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Personalised one to one recruiter experience. Amazing responsiveness Kind Knowledgeable I can’t say enough positive things about Host Healthcare & my recruiter Johnathan!

Cons

None! Well maybe to have more recruiters like mine!

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

Amber W
Amber W
PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (RN)
Review of Host Healthcare on Jul 30, 2026
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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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About Farmington, NM

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
Transportation
  • Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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