RN - PACU

RN - PACU

Location: 1010 Spruce Street, Espanola, New Mexico , United States of America

Pay range: $37.80/hr - $55.40/hr (Base). Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. Sign‑on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

The PACU RN in Española, NM plays a vital leadership role in the Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit, overseeing the recovery of surgical patients to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care. This position requires clinical expertise in post‑operative monitoring, pain management, and emergency response, along with strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate with surgical teams and manage unit operations.

• Prioritize the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently.
• Provide post‑operative monitoring and pain management to patients.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and coordinate care with surgical teams.
• Manage unit operations, ensuring safety and quality of care.

• Licensure:
  State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License or Graduate Nurse Permit required.
• Degree from an accredited academic nursing program; minimum ADN with expectation of BSN within 5 years.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for quick and discreet help calls.
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends.
• Differentials for higher education, certifications, and various lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system comprising nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi‑specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees, including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.