Travel Contract

OR RN
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

$2,074/week
Posted 9 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/28/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration18 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,074/week

Benefits

  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Retention bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Relocation bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Discount program

Description

There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.

Most of them can submit you to a job.

The difference is what happens after you click apply.

At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.

We do the boring stuff well.

We answer fast.

We tell the truth.

We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.

And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.

We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.

We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.

That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.

Our rule is simple:

No one gets burned.

If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.

We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.

Operating Room RN

Location

  • Albuquerque, New Mexico

Contract

  • Travel/contract assignment
  • 18 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30

Schedule and staffing

  • Ratio: 1:1
  • Weekend requirement: 2–3 per month
  • On-call required: day shift call, 24–36 hours per month
  • Must work 2 of 3 holiday bundles
  • No floating within scope
  • No block scheduling

Required qualifications

  • Valid RN license in New Mexico
  • OR - Operating Room (3 years of experience)
  • OR - Operating Room experience within the last year
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients

Additional notes

  • No locals within 100 miles
  • Greater than 7 days of requested time off requires approval
  • New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
  • Purple scrubs provided
  • Cerner charting
  • COVID vaccination is optional; documentation or declination must be uploaded
  • No RQI certifications

Employer

Wayward Medical

About

Wayward Sounds...

Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.

Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.

We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.

Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.

Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.

Built for travelers who want:

  • Rural adventure 
  • A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
  • A career that feels meaningful
Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,249–4,022/week
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About Farmington, NM

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
Transportation
  • Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
  • There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.
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