Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Carlsbad, New Mexico. This position involves providing high-quality surgical patient care in a 99-bed healthcare facility with six operating rooms. The RN will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical personnel to ensure efficient and safe operative procedures, adhering to regulatory standards and facility policies. The role requires critical thinking, leadership, and a focus on patient safety throughout perioperative care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, 5x8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: 2+ years of experience as an Operating Room RN, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications, experience with general, orthopedic, obstetrics/gynecology, podiatry, plastics, endoscopy, trauma, and DaVinci robotics. Adult and pediatric OR experience necessary.
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
- Additional Information: The RN will demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership within the surgical team, ensuring smooth operations and patient safety. Responsibilities include managing supplies, supporting case flow, communicating with families, updating physician preference cards, scrubbing in surgical cases, and supervising patient care personnel. Call requirements include a minimum of one weekday call per week and weekend rotation, with on-call shifts from 3:30 PM to 7:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM on weekends.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1278825. Pay package is based on 8 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
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus