Travel OR RN - $3,029 per week

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/21/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a travel position requiring 2+ years of OR experience across multiple surgical specialties and call coverage.

• Level III Trauma facility Operating Room department
• Days shift, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, working Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
• Diverse surgical caseload including General Surgery, Orthopedics, GYN, Robotics, Urology, Hand Surgery, and Podiatry
• Call requirement split among OR RNs, averaging 7 calls per 6-week period
• Weekday call runs 3 PM to 7 AM; weekend call is 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
• Holiday coverage required
• Option to work 48 hours per week
• EMR systems used:
  Medhost and PICIS
• No floating required

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Experience required in General, Ortho, OBGYN, Robotics, Urology, Hand, and Podiatry surgical specialties
• No certifications expiring within first 30 days of start
• No employment gaps of 90+ days or more within the past 12 months
• Valid driver's license required
• Fingerprinting required for all NM travelers

• Serve as circulating nurse responsible for patient safety, documentation, workflow coordination, and sterile field support during surgical procedures
• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care across a broad range of surgical specialties
• Coordinate and manage patient care throughout the intraoperative phase, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient surgical workflow
• Responsibilities include patient assessment and advocacy, surgical case preparation, equipment and supply management, documentation, specimen handling, and medication administration
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, first assistants, and nursing colleagues
• Scrubs are hospital laundered and provided
• Maximum RTO of 1 week; requests must be for less than 1 week
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local travelers are not accepted
• Returning travelers who worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years will not be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-747089. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.