PACU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Artesia, New Mexico

Travel PACU RN opportunity in Artesia, NM: Join a supportive acute care perioperative team and use your Post Anesthesia Care Unit experience in Preop, PACU, Phase 1 & Phase 2 recovery, and discharge.

Join a dynamic perioperative care team in Artesia, New Mexico, where you can bring your PACU Registered Nurse expertise to a supportive acute care environment. This travel nursing assignment offers the chance to work in a close-knit community known for its welcoming atmosphere, Southwest charm, and access to the wide-open beauty of southeastern New Mexico. In this role, you’ll care for patients across Preop, PACU, Phase 1 & 2 recovery, and discharge while supporting a fast-paced surgical services unit.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Artesia, New Mexico
• Setting: Acute care, Preop/PACU, perioperative nursing
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday
• Shift Hours: Flexible start between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Call Requirement: Typically one weeknight call per week and one weekend call per month
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,200 - $2,310
• Openings: 2
• Charting System: TruBridge / Evident
• Orientation: 1 week with a preceptor
• Dress Code: Blue scrubs provided

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of PACU nursing or relevant perioperative nursing experience
• Experience with orthopedic cases required
• First-time travelers welcome
• Preferred experience in endoscopy
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips
• Comfort working in a fast-paced recovery room environment
• Ability to complete required onboarding modules prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in Preop, PACU, Phase 1, Phase 2, and discharge areas
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from surgery and procedural sedation
• Support patients across a variety of cases including orthopedics, gynecology, urology, pain management, podiatry, general surgery, and endoscopy
• Maintain safe, efficient patient flow with strong attention to recovery standards
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical services, and support staff to ensure smooth patient transitions
• Interpret telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Assist with call coverage and provide flexibility as census and unit needs change
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the perioperative experience

Apply now for this PACU RN travel nursing job in Artesia, New Mexico, and join a healthcare team that values clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.