Anesthesiology, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Study Publications, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Response, Endoscopy, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Obstetrics and Gynecology, On Call, Operating Room Nursing, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Safety, Perioperative Nursing, Podiatry, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards, Sample/Specimen Processing, Surgical Procedures, Willing to Travel, Wound Care
LOCATION
Roswell, NM
POSTED
6 days ago
Position Title: Travel Registered Nurse – Operating Room Location: Hobbs, NM 88240 Weekly Hours: 40 Hours Schedule: Day Shift | 5x8s (07:00 AM – 03:00 PM) Assignment Duration: 8 Weeks (High potential for extension or permanent placement)
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (OR) to provide high-quality perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical setting. The role involves supporting a broad range of surgical procedures while ensuring patient safety, maintaining strict sterile technique, and collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the surgical team.
The ideal candidate will be confident working across multiple specialties, including orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, podiatry, trauma, and endoscopy.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver direct perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room
Assist with surgical procedures across multiple specialties
Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique and infection control protocols
Perform preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient assessments
Manage surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
Participate in Universal Protocol (time-out procedures)
Monitor patients receiving conscious sedation
Support specimen handling, labeling, and documentation
Initiate and manage peripheral IV access
Assist with wound care and post-operative recovery support
Respond to emergency situations, including code events
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Epic EMR
Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR staff
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience
Experience in general OR or ambulatory surgical settings
Ability to circulate and assist across multiple surgical specialties
Prior travel nursing experience required
Strong understanding of OR workflows, safety standards, and sterile technique
Education & Licensure
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
Current BLS Certification (Required)
Current ACLS Certification (Required)
Current PALS Certification (Required)
Experience Requirements
1–2+ years of recent OR experience required
Multi-specialty surgical experience preferred (orthopedic, general, gynecology, trauma)
C-section experience is a plus (not required)
Experience with Epic EMR required
Comfortable with on-call responsibilities
Ability to float within surgical departments if needed
Must meet all facility compliance and credentialing requirements
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.