PACU RN
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

RN - PACU

Location: Farmington, New Mexico Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36 Start Requirement: Candidates must be able to clear and start within 10 days.

Facility Overview

• 198-bed, Level III trauma center with state-of-the-art operating suites
• Various Level I, II, and III trauma cases are flown to the facility
• Provides healthcare to the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah
• Services include medical, surgical, and rehabilitation, plus a childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology unit, pediatric unit, inpatient behavioral health unit, day surgery center, and extensive imaging and lab testing
• PCI, Mammography, and Laboratory accreditations
• Recognized as a Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospital in the U.S.
• Received the Reputation 800 Award in Healthcare

Community

• Located in the San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico
• Outdoor attractions include hiking, kayaking, and historical sightseeing
• About 1 hour drive to Durango, CO, and 3 hours to Albuquerque, NM

Unit Information

• Unit: Main PACU (Phase I Recovery)
• Trauma Level: III (performs Level I and II procedures except open hearts)
• Number of Beds: 7
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 1:2
• Patient Population: Adults, mid to high acuity
• Specialty: Recovery for General Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, Ob/Gyn, Urology, ENT, and Robotics
• Openings: 1

Schedule

• Shift: Days, 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 40
• Weekend Hours: On call
• Call Requirements: Weekends and evenings
• Float Scope: Possibly to PreOp and/or Endo

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (3 years of experience)
• PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS