Operating Room Registered Nurse
Los Alamos, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR Circulator RN for a 13-week travel contract in Los Alamos, NM, requiring 2+ years of experience and on-call availability.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room of a 47-bed acute care hospital serving as a major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico
• Unit includes 3 OR suites, 3 PACU bays, and 5 pre-op bays
• Serves a mixed patient population including all ages
• Patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:2
• EHR systems: CQI and Medhost
• Schedule is 5x8-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Every other weekend and as-needed weekend hours required
• On-call required approximately 10–11 days per month (may increase to 15–16 days if only two staff are available)
• Floating to Pre-Op required as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license for New Mexico (NM state license or compact license with NM as primary state required)
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and HWC — all must be in hand prior to consideration, as certifications are not available on site
• Minimum 2 years of OR/surgical nursing experience required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Candidate's permanent address must be 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates and to be eligible for the position

Additional Information

• Hospital scrubs are provided; casual wear and open-toed shoes are not permitted
• All clinical staff working in New Mexico must be fingerprinted before hire — travelers may begin on a 14-day waiver while results are pending, with supervision required during that time
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• Travel experience is a plus but not required — first-time travelers will be considered