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Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM for RNs

Find Top RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PACU travel nurse jobs in and around Rio Rancho, New Mexico. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Rio Rancho area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Rio Rancho’s PACU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Jun 1, 2025, the average Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse working in Rio Rancho and surrounding areas earned about $1,938 weekly. Today you can find PACU jobs with a salary range between $1,332 to $2,147 per week.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for PACU travel jobs in Rio Rancho. The earliest start date in Rio Rancho is Jul 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU role at $2,043 per week. The latest start date for an PACU job in Rio Rancho is Aug 4, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU role at $2,147 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse job in Rio Rancho including 7 weeks, 11 weeks and 13 weeks.

Rio Rancho is a great location for PACU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jobs in or near Rio Rancho

We have 3 Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs in Rio Rancho, NM and 7 Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel jobs in New Mexico, and 83 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
  • 10 D,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,948 to $2,147
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
  • 10 D,
  • July 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,844 to $2,032
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,332 to $1,468
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 10 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,854 to $2,043
Weekly Pay*
Job Summary: -Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. -Ensures safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients. -Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses. -Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team. -Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. -Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy. -Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care. -Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. -Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 10 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 11
$1,748 to $1,926
Weekly Pay*
Job Summary: -Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. -Ensures safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients. -Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses. -Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team. -Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. -Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy. -Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care. -Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. -Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Los Alamos, New Mexico – 87544
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 49 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 7
$1,791 to $1,974
Weekly Pay*
Los Alamos Medical Center * Major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico. * 47-bed acute care facility * 300 healthcare employees We require 10 days of call per month with one weekend per month. The weekend begins on Friday @ 3pm until Monday @ 7am. This role would also need to have some basic reprocessing knowledge to sterilize instruments when on call. We also float our OR techs to our offsite (1 mile up the road) Endo Center when they need staff.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Los Alamos, New Mexico – 87544
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 49 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,791 to $1,974
Weekly Pay*
Los Alamos Medical Center * Major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico. * 47-bed acute care facility * 300 healthcare employees We require 10 days of call per month with one weekend per month. The weekend begins on Friday @ 3pm until Monday @ 7am. This role would also need to have some basic reprocessing knowledge to sterilize instruments when on call. We also float our OR techs to our offsite (1 mile up the road) Endo Center when they need staff.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Fort Defiance, Arizona – 86504
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 140 miles
  • 8 N,
  • July 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,245 to $2,474
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 321 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,521 to $1,676
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 321 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,521 to $1,676
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Denver, Colorado – 80220
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 325 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,489 to $1,641
Weekly Pay*
Recovery Room (PACU) RN needed for 15 bed unit. RN will handle Phase I recovery and Phase II discharge 250 bed Level 4 Trauma center
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Sierra Vista, Arizona – 85635
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 330 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 437 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
This hospital is a The Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare-certified 171-bed hospital located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It is a joint venture between PHC-Lake Havasu, Inc. and many community physicians. Through this ongoing collaboration, we are able to identify and focus on the elements that make for a quality-driven healthcare environment for our patients. As a community hospital and a regional referral center for healthcare, we offer a broad and comprehensive scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 100 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 516 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,132 to $2,349
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 516 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,132 to $2,349
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 516 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,132 to $2,349
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 516 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,012 to $2,217
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 516 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,012 to $2,217
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Sachse, Texas – 75048
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 596 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,510 to $1,665
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Reoovery Room (PACU) unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Sachse, Texas – 75048
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 596 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,510 to $1,665
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Round Rock, Texas – 78681
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 615 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 28, 2025
$721 to $795
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Austin, Texas – 78745
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 621 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 6
$1,462 to $1,611
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Corsicana, Texas – 75110
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 625 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,410 to $1,554
Weekly Pay*
SKILLS NEEDED – Starting IVs of of Same Day Surgery pts, basic admission assessment for SDS pts, familiarity with Type I/Type II diabetic pt’s and performance of Med Rec, ability to perform clinically sound DC teaching for ENDO pt’s and ability to work in a fast paced Stage II environment. Majority of pt’s are outpt. Need individuals who are team players. SDS team is very friendly, supportive and cohesive. BEDS – 23 PATIENT RATIO – VARIES SCRUBS – BLACK, NAVY, ROYAL BLUE EMR – MED HOST
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • San Diego, California – 92123
    Distance from Rio Rancho: 626 miles
  • 8 E,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,541 to $2,800
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Statistics on PACU RN Jobs in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Here are some helpful statistics about PACU traveling nurse jobs in & near Rio Rancho. The data is based on the last three complete months of PACU job postings in the Rio Rancho and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Post Anesthesia Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Rio Rancho and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel PACU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Rio Rancho, NM

What are the top paying Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs currently available in or near Rio Rancho?

What types of shifts are most common for PACU travel jobs in Rio Rancho?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Rio Rancho and surrounding areas.

How many Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nursing jobs are available in Rio Rancho?

There are currently 3 Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in Rio Rancho. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse make on average in Rio Rancho and nearby cities?

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Rio Rancho can make an average of $1,902 per week based on recent job availability.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Post Anesthesia Care Unit staff in or near Rio Rancho?

  • Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho
  • Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos (49.5 miles from Rio Rancho)
  • CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe (51.5 miles from Rio Rancho)
  • Presbyterian Española Hospital in Espanola (61.8 miles from Rio Rancho)

How much does an Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Rio Rancho?

A Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Rio Rancho can make an average of $1,812 per week.

What is the most common contract for Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel jobs in Rio Rancho?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit job in Rio Rancho is 13 weeks.

Locating Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Rio Rancho

In Rio Rancho, facilities like Presbyterian Rust Medical Center, all offer PACU departments.

Other popular cities near Rio Rancho’s PACU job opportunities are Albuquerque (10.3 miles), Los Lunas (29.8 miles) and Belen (39.9 miles). These are near to zip codes: 87544 (49.5 miles), 87505 (51.5 miles) and 87532 (61.8 miles).

Rio Rancho Hospitals With PACU Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have PACU nurses in Rio Rancho. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling PACU nurse position in or nearby Rio Rancho.

Los Alamos Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
6 wks, 7 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Telemetry RN
Address
3917 West Rd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
Shifts
6 D, 8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 11 wks, 13 wks, and 18 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and RN Case Manager
Address
2400 Unser Blvd. SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.