Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Los Alamos, NM
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This position involves providing post-operative care in a 3-bed unit primarily serving adult patients, with experience in managing conditions such as appendectomy and gallbladder treatments. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of shifts.

Job Details:

• Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Unit Profile:
  • Facility Name: Los Alamos Medical Center
  • Floor: 3rd
  • Trauma Level: N/A
  • Number of Beds: 3
  • Patient Ratios: 1 to 1 or 1 to 2
  • Equipment: Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems include CQI and Medhost
  • Supervisor: James Maxey
  • Patient Population: Primarily adult, with ENT cases once a month
  • Unit Notes: There is not an expectation to float anywhere else; this is a shared position with Preoperative services.
• Position Information:
  • Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in PACU
  • Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
  • Number of Openings: 1
  • Shift: Days with some call on nights and weekends
  • Schedule: 8 hours shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
  • Weekly Guaranteed Hours: Approximately 40 hours
  • Call Requirements: Once notified of a case, must respond and be at work within 30 minutes
• Required Certifications and Experience:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • Minimum Experience: 2 years in PACU
• Additional Information:
  • Must have prior PACU experience and be familiar with common postoperative diagnoses and treatments such as appendectomy and gallbladder procedures.
  • Attire: Scrubs; open-toed shoes and fake fingernails are not acceptable.
  • Candidate submission should include the standard candidate submission form, resume, and candidate self-assessment skills checklist.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits