Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Company: American Traveler
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in
Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements -
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - Discipline: RN - Start
Date: 01/19/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift:
12 hours, flexible - Employment Type: Travel /n Job Description/n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced PACU RN with at least
two years of current specialty experience and a NM or compact RN
license. /n /n Responsibilities/n - Work in the Post Anesthesia
Care Unit (PACU) within a hospital setting - Cares for
post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia - 12-hour varied
shifts, 3 days per week, totaling 36 hours weekly - Floating to
other departments or local locations within a 20-mile radius
required - Uses Epic EMR, with on-site training available -
Assesses, plans, and provides direct post-anesthesia patient care
in accordance with established protocols - Coordinates care and
communicates effectively with the healthcare team and patient
families - Supervises LPNs and assistive staff within the unit as
needed - No local candidates permitted; must live at least 50 miles
from the facility - Candidates with previous permanent employment
at this health system must wait one year before being considered as
a traveler - First day orientation includes required competency
testing - Holiday coverage may be required according to unit needs
/n /n Requirements/n - Active RN license in New Mexico or a compact
state - BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required from American
Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red
Cross - Associate degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required - Minimum
of two years recent PACU RN experience - At least one prior 13-week
travel assignment completed - Must pass Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia
(BCA) testing during first week of assignment; failure after one
retake leads to dismissal /n Benefits/n - High Pay and Bonuses -
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k)
Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit - Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing
Allowance - Travel and Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per
Diem and Subsidy - Traveler Rewards and Discounts /n American
Traveler Job ID P-652119. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts
and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free
stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU
About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American
Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer
service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those
starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our
attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align
perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium
medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of
your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing
stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to
our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort
throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax
and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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