Registered Nurse Operating Room

Job Title

Travel RN – Operating Room / Surgery

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | 5x8 Hours | 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Projected Start: 07/20/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and record initial patient assessments, establishing care priorities based on age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs; reassess patients systematically to identify trends requiring intervention.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized, measurable plans of care consistent with nursing standards; modify plans based on patient outcomes and clinical evaluations.
• Perform Point of Care testing procedures and implement timely, documented nursing interventions appropriate to patient needs.
• Coordinate and delegate team work assignments based on patient and unit needs; follow up on delegated tasks to ensure quality and completeness.
• Participate in patient and family health education and discharge planning.
• Promote a positive, professional work environment; serve as a resource to staff, physicians, and visitors while supporting unit growth and organizational performance goals.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current New Mexico RN license or active Compact state RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Operating Room / Surgical nursing.
• Ability to meet weekend call and on-call requirements; floating to other locations as needed.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Current knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to the age and type of patient population served in a surgical setting.
• Experience in a fast-paced acute care or perioperative environment with demonstrated adaptability to changing schedules and workflows.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment in the culturally rich setting of Santa Fe, New Mexico on a 13-week travel contract.
• Gain valuable experience as part of a collaborative, patient-centered care team committed to quality outcomes and professional growth.