Travel PACU RN - $2,326 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Espanola, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced PACU RN for a travel assignment in Espanola, NM, requiring at least 2 years of PACU experience and prior travel assignment history.
Details- PACU setting within a hospital environment
- Day shift with varied start times, 10-hour shifts, 5 days per week, 40 hours per week
- Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required
- Epic EMR used; on-site training available for those without prior Epic experience
- Active NM or Compact RN license required
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (all must be issued by the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross)
- Minimum 2 years of current PACU experience required
- At least one prior 13-week travel assignment required
- ADN or ASN degree required
- Must be a team player, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Provides direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient needs and responses
- Coordinates care through collaboration with patients, families, and the broader healthcare team
- Assumes clinical supervision responsibilities for LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
- Administers medications and treatments per physician orders or standard protocols
- Must pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test during the first week of the assignment — failure to pass will result in dismissal
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- Former permanent staff of Presbyterian Health Services must wait one year before being considered as a traveler
American Traveler Job ID #P-707702. 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: Travel RN - PACU
About American Traveler
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.