OR | Registered Nurse Travel RN – Las Cruces, NM

OR | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Las Cruces, NMOperating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Assignment in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Bring your perioperative expertise to a dynamic surgical team in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This travel Operating Room Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR RN seeking a fast-paced surgical nursing job in a welcoming Southwest community known for mountain views, sunny weather, and outdoor adventure. Join a high-acuity surgical environment and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370 - $2,500
• Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
• Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Setting: High-acuity surgical environment
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Shift: 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Call: Shared among OR RNs, averaging about 7 calls in a 6-week period; weekday and weekend call coverage required
• Floating: No floating required

• Active RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
• Experience with General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Robotics, Urology, Hand, and Podiatry cases
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, intraoperative workflow, and patient advocacy
• Ability to adapt quickly in a busy surgical setting
• Fingerprinting required for New Mexico travel nursing assignments

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care throughout the intraoperative phase
• Serve as the circulating nurse to promote patient safety and support the sterile field
• Coordinate workflow and communication among surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing team members
• Prepare operating rooms, manage equipment and supplies, and anticipate procedural needs
• Document accurately and maintain compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
• Assist with specimen handling, medication administration, and case coordination
• Advocate for patients and respond effectively to changing surgical conditions
• Support efficient, high-quality surgical care across a diverse case mix

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