Travel PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care Expert in NM

AMN Healthcare Nursing; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 97,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The position offers 40 hours per week with 9-hour day shifts and a 5-week duration.

Start date is 11/09/2026, with required NM RN licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS (within one year). Candidates should have PACU or acute care experience and strong teamwork and communication skills to support high-quality postoperative care.

Qualifications

• RN license (New Mexico) required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS within 12 months of hire.
• 1 year PACU/acute care experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide PACU nursing care to post-anesthesia patients.
• Assess and monitor vital signs, manage pain and comfort.
• Document care in the EMR and communicate changes to the team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

RN license

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The position offers 40 hours per week with 9-hour day shifts and a 5-week duration.

Start date is 11/09/2026, with required NM RN licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS (within one year). Candidates should have PACU or acute care experience and strong teamwork and communication skills to support high-quality postoperative care.