Acute | Registered Nurse | 6-Week Travel RN Contract – Los Alamos, NM
Compensation
$2,120.00 - 2,230.00/week
Acute RN Details
Location
Address : Los Alamos, NM, 87544
Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / Pre-Op | Acute Care | Los Alamos, NM
Bring your PACU nursing experience to a six-week travel nurse assignment in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Provide post-anesthesia and preoperative care for primarily adult patients in a close-knit acute-care setting, with occasional ENT cases. This opportunity offers 8-hour day shifts and access to Northern New Mexico’s mountain scenery and outdoor attractions.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Pre-Op nursing
- Setting: Acute care
- Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Assignment: 6-week travel nursing assignment
- Dates: October 20–December 1, 2026
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts
- Weekly hours: 36 hours guaranteed; the work week generally runs around 40 hours
- Call: Some night and weekend call, with a 30-minute response time after notification
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
- Travel eligibility: Candidates must live at least 60 miles from the assignment location
Travel Nurse Requirements
- At least 2 years of registered nursing experience, including prior PACU experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license appropriate for practice in New Mexico
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; required certifications must be in place before submission
- Ability to provide call coverage and meet the 30-minute response requirement
PACU and Pre-Op Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, attentive post-anesthesia care, with typical patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2
- Support preoperative nursing care as part of a shared PACU and Pre-Op role
- Care primarily for adult patients, with occasional ENT cases
- Respond to assigned night and weekend call as required
- Document patient care using CQI and Medhost electronic health record systems
Apply now for this travel RN opportunity in PACU and Pre-Op in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.