Registered Nurse Operating Room

Job Title

Travel RN – Operating Room / Surgery

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Start Time: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM | Projected Start: 08/10/2026

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 of Care, modifying plans based on patient outcomes.
• Perform and document timely nursing interventions appropriate to patient needs, including various Point of Care testing procedures.
• Coordinate team assignments and delegate unit work appropriately, following up on delegated tasks to ensure quality and completeness of patient care.
• Participate in patient and family health education and discharge planning.
• Maintain a professional, collaborative work environment by communicating effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and families, and supporting unit growth and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Current knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to the age and type of patient population served in an Operating Room / Surgery setting.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with sensitivity to patients' rights in the delivery of care.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working with EPIC electronic medical records (EMR).
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to on-call and floating requirements across locations.
• Experience in a travel nursing or fast-paced acute care surgical environment.

Why Join Us

• Hospital scrubs are provided, supporting a comfortable and professional work environment from day one.
• Join a collaborative surgical team in a dynamic healthcare setting with the flexibility and rewards of travel nursing.