Travel PACU RN - $2,250 per week

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

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN - PACU for a 13-week days assignment requiring active NM or Compact RN license and PALS certification.

• Work in the Post Surgical PACU unit of a hospital setting
• Day shift schedule consisting of 4, 10-hour rotating shifts from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Weekend requirement of 2 weekends per month with 12-hour on-call shifts
• On-call requirement of one night per week
• Floating required within surgical services
• Uses Epic EMR system

• Active New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS via AHA
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant RN experience required
• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• Experience with Point of Care testing procedures

• Coordinate and implement patient care specific to the age of the patient population served
• Perform initial patient assessments and establish care priorities based on age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care within established nursing standards
• Participate in patient and family health education and discharge planning
• Graphite gray scrubs required for dress code
• Candidates must live within a 50-mile radius for local rate consideration
• Returning employees who previously worked at any CHRISTUS facility must have a 6-month separation period before being eligible for a travel assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-739626. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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.