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

Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse in Farmington, New Mexico. This position involves providing post-anesthesia recovery care for adult patients with mid to high acuity, primarily in a level III trauma center. The role focuses on patient safety and comfort during the immediate postoperative period, supporting a variety of surgical specialties.

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 8:30 AM 6:30 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: RN degree; BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; 3 years of experience in PACU or related recovery setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma recovery, pediatric recovery skills, and dental recovery procedures are a plus.
• Responsibilities: Providing postoperative recovery care for adult and pediatric patients, monitoring vital signs, managing pain and complications, and ensuring patient safety throughout the recovery process.
• Schedule: The position involves working days with a guaranteed 40 hours weekly, including on-call responsibilities during weekends and evenings.
• Additional Information: The role requires flexibility to potentially be floated to Preoperative and/or Endoscopy units as needed. Candidates must be able to start on 11/09/2026 and work through 02/08/2027.

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