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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU (Phase I Recovery) position at a Level III trauma center in Farmington, NM, requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience and an NM or compact RN license.
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Main PACU floor of a 198-bed Level III trauma center capable of performing Level I and II procedures (excluding open heart surgeries)
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Specialty recovery for General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurology, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, and Robotics cases
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Adult patient population at mid-to-high acuity levels
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Patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:2
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Day shift, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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40 hours per week
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On-call required on weekends and evenings
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Floating may be required to Pre-Op and/or Endoscopy
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Uses Mindray monitoring equipment
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EMR: Cerner
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Active NM or Compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
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Minimum 3 years of PACU or post-anesthesia recovery nursing experience
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Trauma level recovery experience required
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RN degree required
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Preferred experience includes pediatric dental recovery in addition to the required skill set
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The facility serves the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, and receives trauma cases flown in from surrounding areas
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Farmington, NM is located in the San Juan River Valley and offers outdoor recreation including hiking, kayaking, off-roading, and access to six National Parks
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The city is approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM
