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Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel Position

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

Level III trauma center with capabilities to perform Level I & II trauma procedures (except open heart surgeries)
7-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) on the main floor
Patient population: Adults with mid to high acuity
Patient ratios: 1:1 to 1:2
Equipment used: Mindray
Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Position Details

Role: Phase I Recovery RN
Specialty: Recovery for General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, Robotics
Shift: Days, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Weekly Hours: 40 hours guaranteed
Weekend and evening call required
Float: Possible float to PreOp and/or Endoscopy
Number of openings: 1

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New Mexico
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 3 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, including experience within the last year
Experience in trauma patient recovery
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with pediatric dental recovery patients

Additional Information

The facility serves a broad Four Corners region (New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah)
Located in a scenic area with outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, kayaking, and access to national parks
Weekend and evening on-call responsibilities are part of the role

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a well-equipped trauma center PACU with a diverse surgical recovery patient population in a beautiful and affordable community.

Facility

San Juan Regional Medical Center

3.3rating(45 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with San Juan Regional Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Unit is comprised of many travelers. Core staff and travelers have all been fantastic! The unit is set up quite well to manage the surges of patients. It is the only main hospital around so it can definitely provide good experience. Most of the providers I've encountered over the last couple months actually listen to the nurses and are easy to work with.

Cons

It is definitely busy before the size of the town. I can't say I have any other cons.

Lorie N

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Jan '26

Review of San Juan Regional Medical Center on Mar 21, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
184 beds

ADDRESS801 West MapleFarmington, NM 87401

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About Farmington, NM

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.

Transportation

Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
There is a small but active community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.

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