Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Shiprock, NM
Lumbee Group
5x8 hrs, Days

PACU Registered Nurse  
Location: Shiprock, NM 87420 
Shift:  

• Monday–Friday: 7:00/7:30 AM – 3:30/4:00 PM
• On-call, call-back, weekends, and holidays as assigned
• Must be able to respond within 15 minutes when on call 

Contract Length: 6 months with the option to extend  
Estimated Start Date: Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process 

Compensation 

• Regular Pay Rate: $50 per hour
• Travel weekly stipends: $1,246 
• Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis. 

Benefits:  

•  Health and Welfare: $5.09/hr (Up to 40 hours worked per week)
• PTO: 5 days after 6 months, an additional 5 days at 1 year of service
• Accrued sick days: 1 hour for every 36 hours worked
• 11 Paid Holidays: Following the Government calendar throughout the year 

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to provide exceptional post-operative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment. The ideal candidate will monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, manage post-operative needs, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe and effective recovery. 
Requirements: 

• Minimum of 24 months of RN experience, including at least 2 years of PACU or critical care experience
• Current, active, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Fitness-for-duty clearance
• Strong English communication skills and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements 

Responsibilities: 

• Monitor and assess patients during post-anesthesia recovery
• Manage pain, airway, vital signs, IV therapy, and post-operative complications
• Perform discharge assessments and provide patient education for recovery at home
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the EHR
• Float to other departments as needed to support patient care
• Maintain compliance with IHS policies, HIPAA, and nursing standards