Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,522 per week in Santa Fe, NM

# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Surgical Services – New Mexico**Start Date:** August 17, 2026 **Location:** Santa Fe, New Mexico **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** Days - 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM (4, 10-hour rotating shifts); one night call per week; 2 weekends per month (12-hour shifts)**Highlights:** - Surgical services unit with rotating 10-hour day shifts providing work-life balance- EPIC electronic medical record system- Comprehensive patient care across surgical specialties with age-specific populations- Potential floating to other units within surgical services for diverse clinical experience- Weekend requirement limited to 2 per month (Saturday/Sunday counts as 1 weekend)- Full-time position with structured schedule and professional development opportunities**Requirements:** - Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program- Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications via AHA required- Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age and type of patient population served- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills- Clinical ladder level based on years of relevant experience, national certification, and additional education (BSN/MSN)**Why It's a Great Opportunity:** This surgical services role offers the chance to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment committed to quality and safety. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in clinical practice while maintaining a supportive culture that values professional growth, respectful communication, and positive patient outcomes. The structured schedule with rotating shifts allows for professional fulfillment alongside personal balance.