51101 - Travel: RN - PACU-DAYS

Travel Registered Nurse - PACU Days | Santa Fe, NM

Are you a dedicated RN looking for an exciting travel opportunity in a leading facility in Santa Fe, NM? Join a dynamic team for a rewarding perioperative care role with flexible scheduling, excellent pay package, and comprehensive benefits. Start as soon as possible and enjoy working in a supportive environment with professional growth opportunities.

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Quick Facts

• Location: Santa Fe, NM
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 01/02/2027
• Shift: Days – 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM (4, 10-hour shifts)
• Hours/Week: 40 hours
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Travel RN
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid New Mexico RN license or compact state license, BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA certifications)
• Experience: New graduates with up to 2 years of RN experience eligible; preferred experience in PACU or perioperative care

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Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $56.95 (equivalent to $85/hr during internal processing)
• Pay Package Discussed Upon Application
• Benefits include:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid sick time in accordance with state, federal, and local laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

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What You’ll Do

• Provide specialized post-anesthesia care in the PACU for surgical patients
• Conduct initial patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Reassess patients regularly to monitor progress and detect changes
• Administer medications, perform Point of Care testing, and manage patient comfort
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient flow and discharge planning
• Document all patient interactions and interventions accurately in EPIC electronic medical records
• Maintain compliance with organizational standards and quality metrics

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What You Need
Required:

• Valid New Mexico RN license or valid Compact state license
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA)
• Up to 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in PACU or perioperative care

Preferred:

• Experience in surgical or perioperative nursing
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills

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About the Assignment
Join a leading healthcare provider in Santa Fe, NM, where you will deliver critical postoperative care within a busy surgical unit. The team values high-quality nursing practice and provides an environment focused on professional development and patient-centered care. Enjoy a flexible schedule with 10-hour shifts designed to optimize work-life balance and career satisfaction.

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VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied