Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

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Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 10/26/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 48 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview\n

We are seeking a skilled PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This role requires working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient recovery following surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in a Level 1 trauma center and telemetry.

Requirements\n

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• Must work 2 out of 3 holiday bundles: Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day.
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• Pre/Post Cath lab and Pre/Post IR procedures experience.
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• COVID vaccine status is optional; however, reporting is required.
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• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a PACU setting with Level 1 trauma and telemetry experience.
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• Certifications required: BCLS, ACLS, PALS.
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Schedule\n

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• Shifts are 4x12 hours, from 09:00 AM to 09:30 PM.
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• One weekend shift required per month.
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• On-call duty required, with 1-2 overnight shifts per month.
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Patient Care\n

The RN will manage a patient ratio of 1:2 in PACU. The candidate may be required to float to the Holding area within the PACU department, where the nurse-to-patient ratio can be 1:3-5, comparable to an inpatient PCU assignment.

Additional Information\n

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• 36 guaranteed hours per week; facility may call off staff 3 times over a 13-week assignment.
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• No locals accepted within a 100-mile radius.
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• Pending licenses are accepted.
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• RTO exceeding 7 days requires approval.
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• Special requirements include a solid understanding of trauma and telemetry protocols.
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Facility Highlights\n

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• Type of facility: Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children’s Hospital, Short-term acute care.
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• Total staffed beds: 554.
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• Charting system: Cerner.
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• Parking: No fees for staff.
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Contract Information\n

New contracts and extensions must last at least 10 weeks. A mandatory 6-month break is required for any travelers completing 4 consecutive assignments or reaching a one-year employment milestone.

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Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38220316. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PACU

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