Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,530 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Registered Nurse in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This full-time position involves providing specialized patient care within the operating room environment. The RN will coordinate and implement patient care, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, while demonstrating professionalism and respect for patients, families, and team members.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts, minimum 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license or current Compact state license; BLS certification from the American Heart Association; ACLS certification from the American Heart Association; graduate of an accredited nursing program; minimum of 3 years of experience as an RN in operating room or related setting
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in surgical or operating room settings
• Responsibilities:
  • Obtain and record initial patient assessments, establishing priorities based on patient needs
  • Develop and implement measurable, individualized plans of care within established standards
  • Make nursing decisions based on facts and patient outcomes, modifying the plan as needed
  • Perform point-of-care testing procedures and participate in discharge planning and patient education
  • Delegate and coordinate team assignments, ensuring timely and complete patient care
  • Promote a positive work environment, demonstrate professional attitude, and participate in unit growth and development
  • Exhibit effective communication to foster teamwork and resolve issues
  • Promote patient satisfaction and uphold confidentiality and rights
  • Participate in special projects and maintain compliance with all safety and organizational policies
  • Maintain professional growth and adhere to all organizational standards

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: 2026-07-18

Cross Country Job ID #1276091. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus