Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,295 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse position available in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This role involves coordinating and implementing patient care for patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring safety, comfort, and quality of care in a fast-paced clinical setting. The RN will work within the surgical services department to facilitate smooth patient transitions and contribute to the overall success of the care team.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 6:30 PM), minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license; BLS Certification via AHA; ACLS Certification via AHA; PALS Certification via AHA; 0 or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) or surgical services is advantageous.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other units within surgical services.
• Additional Information: Backfill replacement position, starting as soon as possible. The assignment involves working with patients in recovery from anesthesia, performing point-of-care testing, and collaborating with healthcare team members.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1293351. 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: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus