Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,927 to $2,046 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Albuquerque, NM Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $1,927 to $2,046 per week Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 1/19/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, 87106! Job Description & Requirements Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN) StartDate: 1/19/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D/E/N Pay Rate: $1927.00 - $2046.00 Job Summary: -Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. -Ensures safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients. -Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses. -Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team. -Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. -Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy. -Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care. -Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. -Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards. Required Qualifications Registered Nurse, PACU Experience: 2 years Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted) Certifications: BLS; ACLS; PALS References: 1 Reference in entire work history -At least one 13 week previous travel assignment. -Two (2) years current experience required in specialty. -State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License. -BLS certification completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross. -ACLS certification through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross. -PALS certification completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross. -Traveler must pass the BCA (basic cardiac arrhythmias) testing during the first week of assignment. Travelers that do not pass the BCA test will be dismissed. Preferred Qualifications EPIC experience Facility Location Once a stopover town on Route 66, Albuquerque offers a unique blend of Mexican, Spanish, Native American and Anglo influences. Filled with ethnic restaurants, offbeat galleries, quirky cafes and unique architecture, it’s also a convenient base for hiking, skiing, horseback riding and camping in the surrounding mountains and deserts. Job Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Post anesthesia care unit nurse, PACU, PACU nurse, post anesthesia, post-operative, anesthesia, PACU RN, nursing, nurses, registered nurse, RN, R.N., medical, hospital, patient care, healthcare, health care 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Requirements Registered Nurse, PACU Experience: 2 years Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted) Certifications: BLS; ACLS; PALS References: 1 Reference in entire work history -At least one 13 week previous travel assignment. -Two (2) years current experience required in specialty. -State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License. -BLS certification completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross. -ACLS certification through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross. -PALS certification completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross. -Traveler must pass the BCA (basic cardiac arrhythmias) testing during the first week of assignment. Travelers that do not pass the BCA test will be dismissed. Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash! 29039583EXPTEMP

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