Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,566 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Albuquerque, NM Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,566 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/23/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106! ID: 74916118 Shift: Day 4x12-Hour (06:00 - 18:30) Description: *No RQI Certifications*48s*No locals within 75 miles *Pre/Post Cath lab procedures required* *Pre/Post IR procedures required* *COVID vaccination required - religious and medical exemptions accepted with completion of COVID exemption form, signed by a provider for medical Position / Specialty: PACU RN - Inpatient Ratios: 1:2 Years of experience REQ: 2 years, MUST have level 1 trauma and Telemetry experience First-timers accepted: (Y/N)yes upon screening by client Weekend REQ: One per month Certs REQ: BCLS, ACLS, PALS Is on-call REQ? (Y/N) What is the req? Yes, 1-2 call overnight shifts monthly (4wk schedule) Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes, to holding area in PACU department. Nurse to patient ratios 1:3-5 Open to accommodating block schedule? (Y/N) No Locals accepted: (Y/N) What is the local radius rule? No locals within 75 miles Pending License accepted: (Y/N) Yes RTO Restrictions: Greater than 7 days needs approval. Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week, facility is allowed to call off 3x throughout a 13-week assignment Special Requirements: MUST have level 1 trauma and Telemetry experience Hospital Highlights Type of Facility: Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children s Hospital, Short term, acute care Total Staffed Beds: 554 Scrub Color: Black Charting: Cerner Parking Cost: No Fee OT after 48 hours on all contract signed on or after 10/30/2025 Modified 6:00:00 AM Account Manager: Lindsay Gag Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : - Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Required Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, PALSSkills : Care of Ventilated Patient*, Dysrhythmia recognition/management, Level I Trauma Center, Level II Trauma Center*, Management of pediatric patients*, Phase II Recovery*, Post Cath Lab Procedures, Pre/Post Cath lab procedures, Pre/Post IR procedures, please SCREEN if missing requirements , willing to do pre-op Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : self Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2 Float Required : to holding area in PACU department. Nurse to patient ratios 1:3-5 Call Required : 1-2 call overnight shifts monthly (4wk schedule) Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : One per month Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : 35 cases Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : 36 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Services SurgeryENTRoboticOpen HeartKidney TransplantOrthoNeuroUrologyEndoscopyECTsWound careAnesthesia Mobile procedureCath lab/MRI recovery Special Procedures/Unit Details : PLEASE DO NOT PASS IF THEY ARE MISSING REQUIREMENTS Will consider limited to no pediatric experiencePACU Nurses will float to the Holding area in the PACU department. This area is in PACU and nurse to patient ratio can be 1:3-5Highly recommend clinician with PHASE II PACU experience, accustomed to increased nurse to patient ratios 1:3-5 patients Special Equipment : REQUIRED: Level 1 Trauma & Telemetry exp required; SCREEN if they are a 1st time traveler REQUIRED: traveler must be willing to do pre-op Tier2 Travel Compliance Compliance document deadline is two Friday s before starting (10 days prior to start). RTO : RTO Restrictions : Client prefers that travelers only request one holiday bundle max (holiday bundles include: Block 1: Thanksgiving the day after; Block 2: Christmas Eve Christmas Day 5 ; Block 3: NYE NYD ; however if the traveler requires more than this, RTO will be requested upon offer. No RTO can be requested during the first 7 days of the contract or on the last day of the contract. If traveler can cut their RTO down to just 7 days or less for all units (except for PCU, which is RTO 10 days or less), and there are no major holidays included, then AM can automatically approve RTO without asking the client and speed up the offer process. Please encourage clinician to cut RTO down to 7 days or less to speed up process if possible. Otherwise RTO will be requested upon offer. Marketing submissions : Facility will NOT accept marketing submissions, even if they are a return traveler and the unit manager reached out to them and asked them to return. Please pay attention to NOVA and only submit over once you see a need open up. *75 mileage radius in effect please redirect if clinician lives within 75 miles of facility Please ensure traveler has a (non-local) Driver s License uploaded to their file ASAP as this is a facility compliance requirement. If they do NOT have a valid DL, they must provide a written statement outlining their transportation plan to get to and from the hospital. Please note that personal transportation is required for travelers working at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Due to its location public transportation and ride-sharing are not available for that location License can pend at the time of submission For all Behavioral Health and related positions : if not yet MOAB certified, traveler will take in-person MOAB certification course as part of orientation during first week. If traveler does not pass the course, their contract will immediately be terminated. * If your traveler already has the MOAB cert in hand, please send a copy with submission and there will be a $5 rate bump upon verification offer. PCU, ICU And L D Units 36 48 hour contract available, please indicate travelers preference with submittal Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center Min yrs of Exp: 1-2 yrs for most units. (ER requires previous travel exp. 99% of the time) P/F Testing is required Travelers can work up to 12 consecutive month before needing to take a break between assignments Perm Employees applying for travel : Allowed to return as travelers if they have been out of the system for 12 months or more. Effective 9/2022 OT Policy : OT must be approved by client before being worked. Approval for OT is rare. Please be sure clinicians are aware of this OT policy prior to submittal Preceptor Pay : this facility does not offer an increased rate for preceptor shifts Compliance Info : Due to UNM strict requirements and deadline, candidate must be fully available and ready to work on compliance the first 1-2 weeks after signing. Drug screens are required to be completed within 30 days of starting, if they sign ahead of that period, they must be committed to going to the lab within a few days of the 30-day mark communicated by the CS. Please ensure any vacation time or schedule conflicts are communicated prior to submittal. RQI certifications will NOT be accepted Modules: Modules are billable up to 4 hours, any time spent on modules beyond 4 hours is non-billable Modules are completed during orientation, and annually Modules are recorded via Unit Educators through learning central Submittal Details: Tier2 Travel ComplianceCompliance document deadline is two Friday s before starting (10 days prior to start). Restrictions: Client prefers that travelers only request one holiday bundle max (holiday bundles include: Block 1: Thanksgiving & the day after; Block 2: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 5 ; Block 3: NYE & NYD ; however if the traveler requires more than this, RTO will be requested upon offer.No RTO can be requested during the first 7 days of the contract or on the last day of the contract.If traveler can cut their RTO down to just 7 days or less for all units (except for PCU, which is RTO 10 days or less), and there are no major holidays included, then AM can automatically approve RTO without asking the client and speed up the offer process. Please encourage clinician to cut RTO down to 7 days or less to speed up process if possible. Otherwise RTO will be requested upon offer.Marketing submissions: Facility will NOT accept marketing submissions, even if they are a return traveler and the unit manager reached out to them and asked them to return. Please pay attention to NOVA and only submit over once you see a need open up.*75 mileage radius in effect please redirect if clinician lives within 75 miles of facilityPlease ensure traveler has a (non-local) Driver s License uploaded to their file ASAP as this is a facility compliance requirement. If they do NOT have a valid DL, they must provide a written statement outlining their transportation plan to get to and from the hospital. Please note that personal transportation is required for travelers working at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Due to its location public transportation and ride-sharing are not available for that locationLicense can pend at the time of submissionFor all Behavioral Health and related positions: if not yet MOAB certified, traveler will take in-person MOAB certification course as part of orientation during first week. If traveler does not pass the course, their contract will immediately be terminated. *If your traveler already has the MOAB cert in hand, please send a copy with submission and there will be a $5 rate bump upon verification & offer.PCU, ICU And L&D Units 36 & 48 hour contract available, please indicate travelers preference with submittalCertified Comprehensive Stroke CenterMin yrs of Exp: 1-2 yrs for most units. (ER requires previous travel exp. 99% of the time)P/F Testing is requiredTravelers can work up to 12 consecutive month before needing to take a break between assignmentsPerm Employees applying for travel : Allowed to return as travelers if they have been out of the system for 12 months or more. Effective 9/2022OT Policy: OT must be approved by client before being worked. Approval for OT is rare. Please be sure clinicians are aware of this OT policy prior to submittalPreceptor Pay: this facility does not offer an increased rate for preceptor shiftsCompliance Info: Due to UNM strict requirements and deadline, candidate must be fully available and ready to work on compliance the first 1-2 weeks after signing. Drug screens are required to be completed within 30 days of starting, if they sign ahead of that period, they must be committed to going to the lab within a few days of the 30-day mark communicated by the CS. Please ensure any vacation time or schedule conflicts are communicated prior to submittal. RQI certifications will NOT be are billable up to 4 hours, any time spent on modules beyond 4 hours is non-billableModules are completed during orientation, and annuallyModules are recorded via Unit Educators through learning central Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse portfolio of experiences adds depth to your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you decide to pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized certifications. Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Core Exam - Nursing PACU RN Exam PACU RN Skills Checklist PALS RN Pharmacology Exam 29079932EXPTEMP

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