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title: Registered Nurse RN PACU at Ardent Health Services
description: Ardent Health Services is hiring for the Registered Nurse RN PACU role in Albuquerque,
  NM. Full-time role. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | [Ardent Health Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ardent-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Albuquerque, NM |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 |
## Description

Overview  

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, PACU RN in Albuquerque, NM.

**Why join us?**

**Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better**

- *Thrive:* We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- *People-First:* We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- *Make Healthcare Better:* We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

**Get to Know Your Team:**

- Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho. It is home to a 24-hour emergency department, where patients can see a provider in about 30 minutes or less. It offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities, such as ENT, bariatric and orthopedic service lines.

Responsibilities  

- The Registered Nurse responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, to include patient care and staff management assigned to the RN in his/her charge.
- May serve in the role of Charge Nurse and is accountable for professional practice.
- Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications  

Job Requirements:

- Associate’s degree or Diploma of Nursing
- Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire)
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
- Department may also require ACLS or PALS

Preferred Job Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Preferred: 2 years of PACU experience
- 2 years of general nursing experience
## Skills

- Registered Nurse
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (Pacu) Nursing
- Patient Care
- Charge Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Safety
- Nurse Licensure Compact (Nlc)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Paid Time Off (Pto)

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/registered-nurse-rn-pacu-at-ardent-health-partners-inc-01a0d1b7-a5a2-72bf-a9d8-8aa2f63170c2?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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