Travel OR RN - $2,203 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Farmington, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN - Operating Room with 2+ years of experience and proficiency across multiple surgical specialties for a Level III trauma center.

Details

• Work in a 10-OR Operating Room department within a Level III trauma center
• Surgical specialties include Urology, Neuro, General, GYN, Podiatry, Plastic, Ortho, Dental, and ENT
• Diverse patient population spanning all ages
• 1:1 patient ratios
• Equipment varies by OR service specialty
• Uses Cerner EHR
• Schedule is Sat-Mon, 7A-7P
• Variable call requirements of 4-5 shifts per month
• Occasional weekend shifts required

Requirements

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required from the American Heart Association
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Must score at least 3.2 overall on skills checklist
• Proficiency required in Neuro, Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and OBGYN surgical skills
• Must demonstrate competence and confidence supporting patients and surgeons through significant traumatic injuries, including basic/quick lap procedures and complex open abdominal or chest cavity trauma cases
• Ability to anticipate necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for varied surgical cases

Additional Information

• Support surgical teams across a wide range of specialties within a Level III trauma center
• Facility offers a childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology unit, pediatric unit, inpatient behavioral health unit, and day surgery center
• Located in Farmington, NM within the San Juan River Valley, offering access to outdoor recreation and nearby cities like Durango, CO and Albuquerque, NM

American Traveler Job ID #P-774676. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

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