Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,205 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Deming, New Mexico.

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse position is located in Deming, New Mexico. This role involves providing post-anesthesia care to patients in a surgical setting, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical staff, and other healthcare personnel. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Deming, New Mexico


• Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit


• Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts, minimum 40 hours per week


• Required Qualifications: Valid New Mexico Registered Nurse licensure; current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; two years of experience, including prior travel experience.


• Preferred Qualifications: None specified


• Float: Float rotation may be required.


• Additional Information: No locals will be accepted. All travel submissions must include at least two years of experience and prior travel experience. The position involves shift accountability for performing safe patient care in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) guidelines, and hospital policies. The RN demonstrates critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in planning and delivering patient care, maintaining clinical competencies through continuing education, delegating care appropriately, and providing supervision to assigned personnel.


• Position creation reason: Replacement of permanent staff.

Benefits:

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance


• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage


• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage


• Competitive salaries


• Referral bonuses


• Travel reimbursement


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Direct deposit/free checking


• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1264433. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus