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RN Pre Op PACU - Rio Rancho, NM

  • BLS
  • PALS

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United Surgical Partners International posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open PACU nurse jobs in New Mexico post a median of $59 an hour, the middle half $46.92–$59.34, across 3 jobs that state their pay. PACU nurses employed in New Mexico earn a median of $45.36 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

R N PreOp/PACU PRN

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center ASC is hiring a RN PreOp/PACU PRN.

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center ASC is seeking a motivated Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to join our team! Presbyterian Rust Medical Center ASC is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

Job Summary

The RN Pre-op/PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN Pre-op/PACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The RN Pre-op/PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The RN Pre-op/PACU reports to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services.

Experienced in supporting in the following specialties: General Surgery, Dental, Gynecology, Breast Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Plastics, Podiatry, Pain Management

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

For more information about USPI, check out our website , Facebook , Twitter , or LinkedIn .

USPI'S EDGE™ (Every Day Giving Excellence)

USPI'S EDGE™ is the key to the differentiation of USPI as a customer-focused company. The process of completing EDGE™ requirements establishes processes and measurements that are collected, assimilated, and shared throughout USPI. All employees are involved with EDGE™. The involvement can range from doing their jobs to taking on the role of gathering and/or entering data into the computer. All employees shall at some time during their employment be required to participate in the EDGE™ program.

Required Skills:

Qualifications

  • Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Must have at least 1-3 years' previous experience in PreOP/PACU
  • Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
  • Must have current BLS, ALS and PALS
  • Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
  • Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
  • Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.

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From United Surgical Partners International's job posting for Rio Rancho, NM, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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