Registered Nurse - Surgery
Santa Fe, NM
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Santa Fe, NM 87505. 13-week travel assignment starting May 11, 2026; excellent perioperative/surgical RN opportunity on day shift. Join a dynamic surgical team delivering high-quality perioperative care in a supportive OR environment.

Job Details – Travel OR RN / Perioperative Nurse

• Location: Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Santa Fe nursing jobs, New Mexico travel nurse)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• End Date: August 9, 2026
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200 – $2,310
• Employment Type: Travel RN, Full Time (40 hours/week)
• Setting: Primary location: assignment is at the main perioperative center; must be willing to float to Main campus OR as needed

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active RN license in New Mexico or current Compact state license (Registered Nurse, OR RN)
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• ACLS certification (AHA required)
• Minimum 1 year of operating room experience or related surgical nursing specialty (Surgical RN, Perioperative Nurse)
• BSN preferred (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• Ability and willingness to float between campuses as staffing needs require

Key Responsibilities – Operating Room Nurse / Perioperative RN

• Provide routine and complex perioperative nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation)
• Prepare and manage the operating room environment for surgical procedures and ensure patient safety
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, intraoperative care, and postoperative instructions accurately
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families during the perioperative period
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about procedures, recovery expectations, and available resources
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate tasks to other care team members; collaborate with surgical team and perioperative staff
• Remain flexible to stay beyond scheduled hours when surgical cases run past block times

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

This travel OR RN role offers hands-on perioperative experience in a culturally rich region. Santa Fe, New Mexico, is known for its art scene, history, and mountain views — ideal for travel nurses seeking professional growth and an exceptional quality of life. This position targets surgical RNs, perioperative nurses, and experienced OR nurses looking for travel RN jobs in New Mexico.

Apply now to be considered for this Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel assignment in Santa Fe, NM (87505). Join our surgical team and advance your perioperative nursing career today.

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