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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU| $30K Sign-On | Days

Purple Cow Recruiting·Los Alamos, New Mexico

$65,000 - $75,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 12 days ago
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Provide direct nursing care and monitoring for patients recovering from anesthesia in a collaborative surgical environment. Communicate patient status to the surgical team and manage recovery through medication administration and discharge planning.

Description PACU RN | $30K Sign-On | Days Full Time | Post Anesthesia Care Unit | Registered Nurse

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing Call or Text

  • 272-230-3157
  • LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time opportunity in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

  • Position overview
  • Full-time PACU Registered Nurse opportunity
  • Day shift schedule with rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities
  • Provide post-anesthesia recovery care in a collaborative surgical environment
  • Monitor patient recovery following anesthesia while ensuring safety and comfort
  • Work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff
  • Join a respected community hospital serving Northern New Mexico for more than 70 years

COMPENSATION • Base Salary

  • $65,000-$75,000
  • Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Partial Relocation Assistance
  • Schedule
  • Full-Time Days
  • Rotating Weekends
  • On-Call Rotation
  • Holiday Rotation
  • ROLE
  • Deliver direct nursing care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
  • Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients recovering from anesthesia
  • Communicate patient status and changes with the surgical team
  • Administer medications and treatments as ordered
  • Educate patients and families regarding recovery and discharge planning
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation while providing exceptional patient care
  • Environment
  • Acute Care Hospital
  • Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
  • Collaborative Surgical Team
  • Professional Growth Opportunities

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Loan Assistance Programs
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) License REQUIRED
  • Associate Degree in Nursing REQUIRED
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED
  • Minimum 1 Year PACU Experience REQUIRED
  • PALS Certification Required Within 3 Months of Hire

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many nurses prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting's system.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$65,000 - $75,000/yr
Location
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
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Purple Cow Recruiting

Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent...

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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