Operating Room RN (Circulator & PACU)
Grants, NM
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Grants, New Mexico

Position Overview

• Role: Operating Room Registered Nurse with both OR Circulator and PACU experience preferred
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Grants, New Mexico
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM (5x8 hours)
• Call Schedule: On-call every 3rd day and every 3rd weekend (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
• Average OR Cases per Day: 6-8 cases
• Patient to Provider Ratio: 1:1
• Case Mix:

  • 96% GI Endoscopy and EGD
  • 2-4 Orthopedic surgeries
  • 1-3 General surgeries
  • 2-3 Podiatry
  • 2-3 OB/GYN

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record system

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license must be carried during work hours
• Social Security number verification (last 4 digits required)
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history (all locations lived/worked)
  • Social Security trace
  • Nationwide and county checks
  • Sex offender registry search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusions screening
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination during flu season (October–April)
• COVID-19 medical or religious exemption accepted with facility form
• Proof of 2 clinical references within the last 9 months (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Completion of skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement and HIPAA compliance documentation

Additional Notes

• The role requires call coverage every third day and every third weekend, including Saturday through Monday.
• The environment is fast-paced with a high volume of GI endoscopy cases.
• Candidates should be prepared for a positive team environment and demonstrate flexibility with scheduling.