Travel Operating Room RN

American Traveler 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

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room Circulator position at a community hospital in Carlsbad, NM, requiring 2+ years of OR experience and a New Mexico or Compact RN license.

• Work in a 6-room OR suite at a 99-bed community hospital in Carlsbad, NM
• Approximately 250 procedures performed per month
• Patient population includes adult and pediatric surgical patients across general, orthopedic, OB/GYN, podiatry, plastics, endoscopy, and trauma cases
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Day shift:
  Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 5x8-hour shifts
• On-call required: minimum one weekday per week (Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–7:00 AM) plus weekend rotation (Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
• 13-week contract
• Responsibilities include circulating and scrubbing surgical cases, ensuring supplies are prepared, maintaining timeliness of cases, communicating with patient families, updating physician preference cards, and supervising personnel delivering patient care
• Works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, ORTs, and other surgical team members in accordance with AORN standards and State Nurse Practice Act
• RTO requests must be less than one week in duration
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past two years are not eligible for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local travelers are not accepted
• Auto-offers only — no interviews required

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR RN experience required
• Experience with general, orthopedic, OB/GYN, podiatry, plastics, endoscopy, and trauma cases required
• Adult and pediatric surgical experience required
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Fingerprinting is required for all travelers working in New Mexico; candidates must ensure their agency is registered with the state of NM prior to applying

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job  #P-675193. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Operating Room

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.