Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/13/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The organization is seeking a registered nurse specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in a hospital setting located in Northern New Mexico. This position involves providing post-operative care for adult patients, focusing on recovery from anesthesia, within a 3-bed unit with primarily adult patient population. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment, supporting patient stability and safety through efficient monitoring and interventions.
Job Details
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Location: Northern New Mexico
Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts with some call on nights and weekends
Schedule: Weekly guaranteed hours are approximately 40 hours
Required Qualifications: Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Must have at least 2 years of nursing experience.
Additional Information:
Prior PACU experience is preferred.
The unit handles cases such as ENT procedures, with common diagnoses including appendectomy and gallbladder surgeries.
The position involves shared responsibilities with Preoperative nursing, with no expectation to float outside of this unit.
The patient ratio is typically 1 to 1 or 1 to 2.
The work environment uses CQI and Medhost electronic health record systems.
The start date is October 13, 2026, with a scheduled end date of January 12, 2027.
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 #1329963. Pay package is based on 8 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
Los Alamos, NM
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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