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Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos Medical Center

$1,907-2,482/week

Posted 12 days ago

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PACU Preop RN

Role

RN in PACU / Preop
Travel assignment
1 opening

Facility / Unit

3rd floor
3 PACU beds
Shared position with Preop
Primarily adult patients; ENT cases once a month

Schedule

Days
Some call on nights and weekends
Weekly guaranteed hours: around 40
Weekend hours: on-call coverage
Call response time: 30 minutes to arrive at work after being notified of a case
Orientation is weekly on Mondays

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New Mexico
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (2 years of experience)
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
BLS
ACLS
PALS

Preferred Qualifications

Preop and PACU experience

Additional Notes

Float scope: no expectation to float anywhere else
Common cases/treatments: appy, gallbladder
Unacceptable attire: open-toed shoes, fake fingernails

Facility

Los Alamos Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
47 beds

ADDRESS3917 West RoadLos Alamos, NM 87544

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About Los Alamos, NM

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

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.

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