RN - PACU
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position in a 47-bed acute care facility, primarily serving adult patients with occasional ENT cases once a month.
• Role involves working in the PACU and Preop areas (shared position).
• Shift: Days with some on-call coverage nights and weekends.
• Workweek: Approximately 36-40 hours.
• Call requirement: Must be able to report to work within 30 minutes of notification.
• Patient ratios: 1:1 or 1:2.
• Electronic Health Records used: CQI, Medhost.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico.
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Additional Information

• Unit has 3 beds dedicated to this role.
• Common patient diagnoses include appendectomy and gallbladder procedures.
• Dress code prohibits open-toed shoes and fake fingernails.
• No expectation to float outside of PACU/Preop areas.

Candidate Submission Requirements

• Full submittal packet including:

  • Standard candidate submission form
  • Resume
  • Candidate self-assessment
  • Skills checklist

Notes

• Orientation occurs weekly on Mondays.
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel.
• Fingerprinting and background check process is managed through the New Mexico Department of Health portal.

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs seeking a travel assignment with a defined schedule and clear certification requirements.