PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse
Silver City, New Mexico
Gila Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU

Location

• Silver City, New Mexico

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (06:45 AM - 3:15 PM)
• On-call: 1 weekend every 4th or 5th weekend and 1 day a week (not guaranteed)
• Guaranteed hours

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2.5 years of experience in PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care, including experience within the last year
• Pre-Op experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during work hours)
• Background check: 7-year criminal history, education verification, fingerprinting (state-required), EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks
• Nursys verification as applicable
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen including THC within last 12 months; second drug test with alcohol screening at orientation
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine (declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (booster preferred if low/equivocal titers)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Fit-tested N95 mask or equivalent required (PAPR acceptable for bearded candidates)
• Seasonal flu vaccination strongly encouraged; declination accepted with mask requirement

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Completion of employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable unit
• Facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and signed, including confidentiality, code of conduct, compliance, and drug-free workplace policies
• Passport-style photo for badge (no filters, no piercings visible)

Notes

• First-time travel nurses are accepted
• Orientation and new hire processing will be completed onsite at the facility

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a PreOp/PACU setting with a structured day shift and on-call responsibilities.