Operating Room Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Call required
• Work setting: Operating Room (OR)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check: 7-year history including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender, education verification
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only) and must be redone for every new contract
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (fit test done onsite)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Photo for badge required
• Employment application/resume required
• 7-year work history verification required

Additional Notes

• Internal requirements include I9, driver's license/state ID, E-Verify, and education verification
• Core HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgments required
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency testing required as applicable
• References are an internal requirement only and not mandatory for clearance

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in New Mexico with a structured day shift schedule and comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.