Operating Room RN - Surgery
Santa Fe, NM
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Santa Fe, NM 87505 | 13-week travel nursing assignment in perioperative/surgical nursing. Join a dynamic surgical team and advance your Operating Room nurse career in scenic Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Santa Fe is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and breathtaking mountain views. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside the hospital while working a rewarding travel nurse job in this unique New Mexico community.

Job Details

• 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

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Advance your surgical nursing career with this travel RN opportunity in Santa Fe, NM. This Operating Room nurse job is ideal for perioperative and surgical RNs seeking travel nurse positions in New Mexico. Apply now to join our healthcare team today and make a difference in surgical patient care!

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