Travel PACU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level I trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of experience with trauma and telemetry background.

• Inpatient PACU setting within a Level I trauma, teaching, children's hospital
• Day shift, 4x12 hours, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating required to the PACU Holding area with ratios of 1:3-5, equivalent to inpatient PCU assignments
• Required to work one weekend per month
• On-call requirement of 1-2 overnight shifts monthly on a 4-week schedule
• Pre/post Cath lab and IR procedure experience required
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active RN license (NM or compact) required, pending license accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• RQI certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Telemetry experience required

• Provide perianesthesia nursing care to inpatient surgical and procedural patients
• Must work 2 of the 3 holiday bundles:
  Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
• Black scrub color required
• COVID vaccine optional, but facility requires reporting of vaccination status or declination
• Time off requests greater than 7 days require approval
• First-time travelers considered upon client screening
• No local candidates accepted within 100 miles of the facility
• Block scheduling not accommodated

American Traveler Job  #P-770173. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - PACU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.