Travel Registered Nurse - Surgery

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200 - $2,310
• Location:
  
  Santa Fe, NM 87505
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 2, 2026)
• Position:
  Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Perioperative Nurse
• Shift: 8 Hour Days (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel Nurse, On-Site
• Weekend Requirement:
  Yes
• On Call Requirement:
  Yes

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program
• Current New Mexico RN license or valid Compact state RN license
• BLS Certification (AHA)
• ACLS Certification (AHA)
• At least 1 year of recent Operating Room RN experience (perioperative/surgical nursing)
• Current clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the surgical patient population
• Clear, effective communication with patients, surgeons, anesthesiology, and multidisciplinary team members

• Coordinate and implement patient care for surgical cases, ensuring quality, safety, and positive patient outcomes
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency in perioperative nursing practices (scrub/circulator roles, sterile technique, instrumentation)
• Prepare and maintain the operating room environment, equipment, and supplies for a variety of surgical procedures
• Maintain compliance with unit standards, hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative support staff
• Respond to intraoperative emergencies and adapt to unexpected changes in schedule or patient condition
• Provide compassionate, patient‑centered care while respecting patient rights and dignity
• Assist with positioning, transferring, and preparing patients and equipment for surgery

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare
• Dental and Vision
• Equal Opportunity: GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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

Apply now to join our healthcare team today and make a difference in surgical patient care.

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