Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking a registered nurse specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in a hospital setting located in Northern New Mexico. This position involves providing post-operative care for adult patients, focusing on recovery from anesthesia, within a 3-bed unit with primarily adult patient population. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment, supporting patient stability and safety through efficient monitoring and interventions.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Location: Northern New Mexico
- Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts with some call on nights and weekends
- Schedule: Weekly guaranteed hours are approximately 40 hours
- Required Qualifications: Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Must have at least 2 years of nursing experience.
- Additional Information:
- Prior PACU experience is preferred.
- The unit handles cases such as ENT procedures, with common diagnoses including appendectomy and gallbladder surgeries.
- The position involves shared responsibilities with Preoperative nursing, with no expectation to float outside of this unit.
- The patient ratio is typically 1 to 1 or 1 to 2.
- The work environment uses CQI and Medhost electronic health record systems.
- The start date is October 13, 2026, with a scheduled end date of January 12, 2027.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1329963. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
