Travel ContractPACU/Preop Registered Nurse
$2,416/week
PACU/Preop Registered Nurse
Los Alamos, NM
LifePoint
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,416/weekPosted 8 days ago
Overview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
12% higher than average Registered Nurse / PreOp / PACU Nurse pay in New Mexico
Estimated total pay
$2,416/week- Estimated taxable pay$1,170/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Description
Travel RN Opportunity - PACU / Preop
Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Facility Overview
- 47-bed acute care facility
- Major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico
- Approximately 300 healthcare employees
Position Details
- Specialty: PACU / Preop
- Number of Openings: 1
- Shift: Days with some call on nights and weekends
- Weekly Hours: Approximately 40 hours
- Call Requirements: On call coverage; must be able to arrive within 30 minutes of notification
- Float Requirements: Shared position with Preop only; no other float expectations
- Patient Population: Primarily adult; ENT cases once a month
- Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
- Unit Beds: 3
Required Qualifications
- Licensure: Registered Nurse License
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of PACU experience (prior PACU experience required)
- Preferred Experience: Both Preop and PACU experience preferred
Additional Information
- Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Appendectomy, Gallbladder procedures
- EHR Systems: CQI, Medhost
- Dress Code: No open-toed shoes or fake fingernails allowed
Contract Length
- 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
This role is ideal for an RN with solid PACU experience looking for a travel assignment in a supportive, acute care environment with adult patient focus.
Employer
LifePoint
Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,152–3,533/week
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About Los Alamos, NM
As a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in Los Alamos, NM here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
- Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.
Transportation
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
- Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
- The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
- Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.
Things to Do
- There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
- Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.
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