Perioperative Registered Nurse – OR/PACU/Preop
Los Alamos, NM
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Los Alamos, NM — 13-week travel nursing job. ACLS, BLS, PALS & HWC required. Apply now for this perioperative nursing opportunity.

Join a dedicated surgical team in Los Alamos, New Mexico, as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN). This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers hands-on perioperative experience at a 47-bed acute care hospital with 3 ORs, PACU, and pre-op services. Enjoy Northern New Mexico's mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, and supportive community while advancing your surgical RN career.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200 - $2,310 (Competitive travel nursing pay)
• Location: Los Alamos, NM 87544 — Northern New Mexico travel nurse opportunity
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 11, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: 8-hour days (06:30 – 15:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Call Requirements: As needed; 10–16 days per month depending on staff
• Facility: 47-bed acute care hospital with 3 ORs, 3 PACU beds, and 5 Pre-op beds
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 (perioperative nursing, surgical RN)
• Orientation: Weekly, on Mondays
• Systems: Documentation with CQI and Medhost EHR

Job Requirements (Qualifications)

• Minimum 2 years recent Operating Room RN / perioperative nursing experience
• Active RN license eligible for New Mexico employment (or compact RN where applicable)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, HWC (must be submitted with application)
• Fingerprinting and background check required prior to hire (New Mexico state requirement)
• Professional demeanor with ability to care for all age groups (pediatrics to geriatrics)
• Travel nursing experience preferred but not required
• Hospital-provided scrubs required; casual wear and open-toed shoes not permitted

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures
• Serve as circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse in the OR as needed (Operating Room RN duties)
• Monitor patient status, maintain safety, and participate in surgical time-outs and infection control
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, PACU staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Float to Pre-Op and PACU as needed to support perioperative flow
• Participate in call rotation and respond to emergent surgical needs
• Document accurate patient care in CQI and Medhost EHR; support quality improvement initiatives

Why Los Alamos? Experience hiking, skiing, and a welcoming community while advancing your perioperative nursing career in a supportive environment. This travel nursing job is ideal for OR RNs and perioperative nurses seeking short-term assignments in New Mexico.

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Operating Room RN position in Los Alamos, NM. Join our surgical team and make a difference in Northern New Mexico!

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