- Specialty
- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/16/2026
Job description
Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Farmington, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PACU (Phase I Recovery)
Location
Farmington, NM | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Onsite | Travel
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Phase I post-anesthesia recovery care for patients following General Surgery, Orthopedic, Neurological, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, and Robotic procedures
- Manage adult patients at mid-to-high acuity with patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
- Utilize Mindray equipment and document within a Cerner EHR system
- Participate in on-call coverage for weekends and evenings as required
- Float as needed to PreOp and/or Endoscopy units
- Deliver care in a Level III Trauma Center environment, supporting a broad range of surgical cases including Level I and II procedures
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (degree required)
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 3 years of PACU or post-anesthesia recovery experience
- Experience with trauma-level recovery cases
- Candidates must be able to clear onboarding and start within 10 days of offer to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with pediatric dental recovery cases
- Familiarity with Cerner EHR
- Prior experience in a trauma center or high-acuity surgical recovery setting
Why Join Us
- Work at a recognized, award-winning regional medical center serving a diverse four-state area, offering exposure to a wide variety of surgical specialties and acuity levels
- Enjoy the unique outdoor lifestyle of northwest New Mexico, with access to rivers, lakes, national parks, and proximity to Durango, CO and Albuquerque, NM
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #804868. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others