Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,605 per week in Santa Fe, NM

With flexible blocked scheduling and minimal weekend requirements, this role provides an excellent work-life balance while allowing you to make a meaningful impact on surgical patients during a critical phase of their care journey. This pre-operative nursing position offers the chance to work in a specialized surgical setting where you'll coordinate and implement patient care while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety.

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505!

# Job Opportunity – Pre-Operative Registered Nurse – New Mexico

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 5 days per week (8-hour shifts). On-call requirement of 1-2 nights per week from end of shift until 10:00 PM. No weekend requirement. Blocked scheduling accommodated.

Highlights:

• Pre-operative specialty focus with 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Full-time, 8-hour shift schedule with blocked scheduling available
• EPIC electronic medical records system
• Floating requirement to support other units as needed
• Collaborative clinical environment focused on quality patient outcomes
• Minimal weekend coverage required

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association required
• ACLS Certification from American Heart Association required
• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to pre-operative patient population
• Strong communication skills and sensitivity to patient rights

Responsibilities:

• Obtain and record initial patient assessments and establish care priorities based on patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs
• Develop and implement individualized, measurable care plans within established nursing standards
• Systematically re-assess patients to identify progress and trends requiring intervention
• Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of clinical data and patient outcomes
• Participate in patient and family health education and discharge planning
• Implement and document timely interventions appropriate to patient needs
• Perform various Point of Care testing procedures
• Evaluate and modify care plans based on patient response and outcomes

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This pre-operative nursing position offers the chance to work in a specialized surgical setting where you'll coordinate and implement patient care while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety. Join a mission-driven team that values professional respect, clinical excellence, and collaborative patient care. With flexible blocked scheduling and minimal weekend requirements, this role provides an excellent work-life balance while allowing you to make a meaningful impact on surgical patients during a critical phase of their care journey.