PACU Registered Nurse
Los Alamos, NM
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to work in a facility located in Los Alamos, NM. This role involves providing specialized care for adult patients primarily following surgical procedures, with some on-call responsibilities during nights and weekends. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient recovery in a supportive, community-focused healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Location: Los Alamos, NM
• Shift Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts, with some call on nights and weekends. Weekly guaranteed hours are approximately 40.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), minimum of 2 years of RN experience, and prior PACU experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Preoperative and PACU settings.
• Additional Responsibilities: Providing care for adult patients, primarily for ENT procedures such as tonsillectomy or gallbladder surgeries. The unit has a patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 and utilizes CQI and Medhost electronic health records.
• Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Requirements for Submission: Certifications, valid RN license, and proof of experience.
• Float: This is a shared position with Preoperative care, with no expectation to float elsewhere.

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