Travel Operating Room RN

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - OR

Job Details:

• Work day shifts Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

• 5 x 8-hour shifts per week

• Call requirements: minimum 1 weekday per week and weekend rotation

• On-call shifts Monday - Friday 3:30 PM to 7:00 AM, Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM

• 13-week assignment duration

• 2+ years of experience required

• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

• Experience required with general, orthopedic, OBGYN, podiatry, plastics, endoscopic, and trauma procedures

• Must have both adult and pediatric experience

• Patient ratio of 1:1

• Work as circulator in operating room environment

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and scientific judgment in patient care planning

• Ensure supplies availability, case timeliness, and family communication

• Update physician preference cards and scrub/assist physicians during surgical cases

• Supervise personnel delivering patient care

• New Mexico state fingerprints required for all travelers

• Auto offers only - no interviews required

Facility:

This 99-bed medical center features a 6-operating room surgical department that performs approximately 250 procedures per month. The facility provides comprehensive surgical services including general, orthopedic, OBGYN, podiatry, plastic, endoscopic, and trauma procedures for both adult and pediatric patients. The operating room maintains high standards of patient care according to State Nurse Practice Act, AORN guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Location:

Carlsbad, NM

Carlsbad offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, most famous for being home to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The area provides excellent recreational opportunities including cave exploration, hiking, and desert landscapes, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals who enjoy outdoor activities and a quieter lifestyle.

Adex Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

• Referral bonus