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: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) Nurse in a clinical setting responsible for providing high-quality post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia. The role involves performing pain procedures, pre-operative assessments, and managing patient recovery in the OR and PACU environments. The position requires the ability to float between locations as needed and to work independently within established protocols.
Job Details:
Location: Not specified
Schedule: 4 Days, 10 Hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
Start Date: 10/05/2026
End Date: 01/02/2027
Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred), 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty (preferred), BLS certification via AHA required, RN license in state of employment or compact, Weekend requirement yes, On-call requirement yes, Floating requirement/locations yes
Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
Responsibilities: Provide routine and complex nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for post-operative patients; administer medications and treatments, monitor for side effects and effectiveness; document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care; assess learning needs and provide education to patients and caregivers; make appropriate patient care assignments and delegations.
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 #1322035. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Skills
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Nursingunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Historyunmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Side Effectsunmatched
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