Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,445 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) registered nurse position is located in a healthcare facility serving the Four Corners region of the southwestern United States. This role involves providing recovery care for patients undergoing general surgery, orthopedic, neurological, obstetric/gynecologic, urology, ENT, and robotic procedures. The position offers an opportunity to work in a level III trauma center with state-of-the-art operating suites, supporting a wide variety of high-acuity adult patient cases. The assignment begins on 07/27/2026.

Job Details

• Location: Farmington, New Mexico
• Shift: Days, 8:30 AM 6:30 PM
• Schedule: 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: RN degree, BLS certification, ACLS certification, 3 years of experience in post-anesthesia or recovery unit, ability to clear and start within 10 business days of offer acceptance
• Unit Profile: 7-bed unit, adult patients with mid to high acuity, patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2, equipment includes Mindray monitors, Electronic Health Record system via Cerner
• Position Information: Recovery nurse for general surgery, orthopedics, neuro, obstetrics/gynecology, urology, ENT, robotics; possibly assigned to Preoperative or Endoscopy units as needed
• Additional Information: Candidates must be able to start within 10 business days of accepting an offer. Experience in trauma level recovery and pediatric recovery is preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1287807. Pay package is based on 8 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