Travel PACU RN

Company: American Traveler
Location: Espanola
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Espanola, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/13/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 10 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Days, 4x10hrs - Hours: 40 hrs/wk - Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in New Mexico, requiring at least 2 years of PACU experience and prior travel nursing experience. Details - Recovery Room (PACU) setting within a hospital environment - Full-time schedule of 4x10-hour day shifts per week (40 hours/week) - Rotating weeknight and weekend shifts required - 30-minute on-call callback response time required - Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required - Epic EMR used; on-site training available for those without prior Epic experience Requirements - Active NM or Compact RN license required - Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS — all completed through AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross - Minimum 2 years of current PACU experience required - At least one prior 13-week travel nursing assignment required - ADN or ASN degree required - Must be a team player, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment - English proficiency required (speak, read, write) Additional Information - Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document individualized patient care - Coordinates care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team - Administers medications and treatments per physician orders or standard protocols - Provides clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel - Identifies patient and family education and discharge needs throughout the episode of care - Must pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test during the first week of the assignment — failure to pass will result in dismissal - Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted - Former permanent staff of this health system must wait one year before being considered as a traveler American Traveler Job ID P-690687. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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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