Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU (Phase I Recovery) position at a Level III trauma center in Farmington, NM, requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience and an NM or compact RN license.

Job Details

• Main PACU floor of a 198-bed Level III trauma center capable of performing Level I and II procedures (excluding open heart surgeries),

• Specialty recovery for General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurology, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, and Robotics cases,

• Adult patient population at mid-to-high acuity levels,

• Patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:2,

• Day shift, 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM,

• 40 hours per week,

• On-call required on weekends and evenings,

• Floating may be required to Pre-Op and/or Endoscopy,

• Uses Mindray monitoring equipment,

• EMR:
Cerner,

Job Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required,

• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS,

• Minimum 3 years of PACU or post-anesthesia recovery nursing experience,

• Trauma level recovery experience required,

• RN degree required,

Additional Information

• Preferred experience includes pediatric dental recovery in addition to the required skill set,

• The facility serves the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, and receives trauma cases flown in from surrounding areas,

• Farmington, NM is located in the San Juan River Valley and offers outdoor recreation including hiking, kayaking, off-roading, and access to six National Parks,

• The city is approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM