PACU Registered Nurse

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - PACU

Location

• Albuquerque, NM

Schedule / Job Type

• Rotating shifts, 12-hour shifts, full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting, utilizing the nursing process.
• Float between departments and/or within local locations within 20 miles as required.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient needs, responses, and care actions.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to coordinate care.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders or standard protocols, ensuring documentation compliance.
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and ongoing care needs.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and non-licensed assistive personnel.
• Complete required education and competency testing related to patient populations and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Nursing license in the State of New Mexico or a valid Compact State license.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of current experience in a relevant specialty.
• At least one previous 13-week travel assignment.
• Ability to pass BCA (basic cardiac arrhythmias) testing during the first week of assignment.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• EPIC electronic health record experience (training available onsite).
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a collaborative team.
• Chance to expand your expertise in a specialized PACU setting while supporting patient recovery.