Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Carlsbad, NM
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,277/weekOverview
- Start Date01/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) – 8hr Days
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Duration & Start Date: 13 weeks, start 1/19/26
Facility Size: 99 beds
OR Units: 6 operating rooms
Approx. Procedures per Month: 250
Patient Ratio: 1:1
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, 5x8hr shifts
Call Requirements:
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Minimum 1 weekday per week
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Weekend rotation
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On-call shifts Monday – Friday 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM, Saturday & Sunday 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Role Summary:
The Operating Room RN demonstrates critical thinking, clinical judgment, and leadership in anticipating and planning patient care in the OR. As part of the surgical team, the RN collaborates with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, OR Technologists, and other personnel to deliver care according to physician orders, hospital policies, the State Nurse Practice Act, AORN standards, and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities include ensuring supplies are prepared, maintaining case timeliness, updating physician preference cards, communicating with families, scrubbing and assisting during surgical cases, and supervising personnel delivering patient care.
Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years’ OR experience required
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BLS, ACLS, PALS required
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Experience with general surgery, orthopedic, OBGYN, podiatry, plastics, endoscopy, and trauma procedures
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Experience with both adult and pediatric patients
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Employer
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About Carlsbad, NM
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Carlsbad, NM here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Carlsbad, NM is lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Carlsbad experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Carlsbad, NM, and they are relatively easy to find due to the demand from the oil and gas industry in the area.
- Carlsbad is a car-friendly city with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Carlsbad has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies due to the desert climate.
- There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area due to the presence of medical facilities.
- Carlsbad offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, exploring the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park, and enjoying water sports at the Brantley Lake State Park.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events to enjoy.
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