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PACU RN
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

$1,880-2,056/week

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Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Role: Phase I Recovery RN in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Specialty: Recovery for General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Urology, ENT, Robotics
Patient Population: Adults with mid to high acuity
Trauma Level: Level III trauma center (performs Level I & II procedures except open hearts)
Unit Profile:
- 7 beds
- Patient ratios 1:1 to 1:2
- Equipment: Mindray
- Electronic Health Record: Cerner

Work Schedule

Shift: Days, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Weekly Hours: 40 hours guaranteed
Weekend Hours: On call
Call Requirements: Evenings and weekends
Possible float to PreOp and/or Endoscopy

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New Mexico
Minimum 3 years of recent PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
BLS certification
ACLS certification
Experience with trauma patients

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with pediatric dental recovery is a plus

Location Highlights

Situated in the scenic San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico
Access to outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, and off-roading
Close to multiple national parks and recreational areas
Affordable and friendly community environment

Additional Notes

This is a travel nursing position
Patient care involves a variety of surgical specialties and trauma cases
The facility is a 198-bed hospital with comprehensive services including medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth, cancer, nephrology, pediatric, behavioral health, and extensive imaging and lab testing

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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