Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse position available in a surgical services setting. The role involves coordinating and implementing patient care for individuals in the PACU, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in the recovery process. The nurse will demonstrate clinical excellence, professionalism, and respect for patients, families, and staff, aligning with the organizations standards and mission.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Dayshift, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week, starting 10/05/2026 and ending 01/02/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Current New Mexico registered nurse (RN) license or current Compact state license; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification via the American Heart Association (AHA); current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification via the AHA; current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification via the AHA; at least 0 years of experience; graduated from an accredited Registered Nursing program. Knowledgeable in patient rights and effective communication tailored to patient developmental age.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Float: Float within surgical services required.
• Additional Information: The RN is responsible for initial assessments, developing measurable individualized care plans, performing Point of Care testing, and patient discharge planning. The role emphasizes clinical decision-making, timely interventions, and patient education to promote safety and recovery.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.