Travel OR Registered Nurse - $2,254 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR Circulate for a travel nursing job in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  OR Circulate
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for an Operating Room Circulator position requiring 2+ years of OR experience across multiple surgical specialties and a New Mexico or compact RN license.

• Operating Room department within a Level III Trauma facility
• Circulator role supporting a diverse surgical caseload including General Surgery, Orthopedics, GYN, Robotics, Urology, Hand Surgery, and Podiatry
• 13-week assignment with Day shift schedule (6:30a-7p) on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays
• Option to work 48 hours per week
• Call required, split among OR RNs averaging approximately 7 calls per 6-week period
• Weekday call runs 3p-7a; weekend call is 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
• Holiday coverage required
• No floating required
• Uses Medhost and PICIS EMR systems

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience required
• Experience required in General Surgery, Orthopedics, OBGYN, Robotics, Urology, Hand Surgery, and Podiatry
• No certifications may expire within the first 30 days of assignment start
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Valid driver's license and US Social Security Number required for consideration
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care as a Circulator across a broad range of surgical specialties
• Responsible for patient assessment and advocacy, surgical case preparation, equipment and supply management, documentation, specimen handling, and medication administration
• Coordinate multidisciplinary team activities with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, first assistants, and nursing colleagues
• Maintain sterile field standards and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the intraoperative phase
• Scrubs are hospital laundered and provided
• Maximum RTO request of less than 1 week
• Candidates who have worked at this health system as permanent staff within the past 2 years will not be considered
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-727476. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.