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

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a registered nurse specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in a hospital setting located in Northern New Mexico. This position involves providing post-operative care for adult patients, focusing on recovery from anesthesia, within a 3-bed unit with primarily adult patient population. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment, supporting patient stability and safety through efficient monitoring and interventions.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Location: Northern New Mexico
• Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts with some call on nights and weekends
• Schedule: Weekly guaranteed hours are approximately 40 hours
• Required Qualifications: Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Must have at least 2 years of nursing experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Prior PACU experience is preferred.
  • The unit handles cases such as ENT procedures, with common diagnoses including appendectomy and gallbladder surgeries.
  • The position involves shared responsibilities with Preoperative nursing, with no expectation to float outside of this unit.
  • The patient ratio is typically 1 to 1 or 1 to 2.
  • The work environment uses CQI and Medhost electronic health record systems.
  • The start date is October 13, 2026, with a scheduled end date of January 12, 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