Operating Room Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week (facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Weekend Requirement: 2-3 weekends per month
• On-call Requirement: Yes, 24-36 hours per month on day shift
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted within 100 miles radius
• Pending License: Accepted with approval
• RTO Restrictions: Time off greater than 7 days requires approval

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Trauma experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC (RQI not accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC (RQI not accepted)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) recommended
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (verify with leadership)
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for certain units (score 80%+ with 100% on lethal arrhythmia section)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam required (minimum 80% score)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB/MOAB) certification required for Behavioral Health units (can be obtained onsite if not held prior)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification may be required depending on unit

Facility & Work Environment

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Short-term acute care
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Purple scrubs provided
• Parking: No fee
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative work, whichever comes first
• Overtime paid after 48 hours per week (effective 10/30/2025)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (Qgold, Tspot, or PPD with mm reading)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer acceptable
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted (facility-specific form required)
• Fit mask required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed)
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• COVID vaccination no longer required but reporting still in place

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 1 year of start
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless completed within past 12 months)
• Education verification required (diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable)
• Employment application with at least 3 years of work history required
• Work history verification for 3 years required (attestation letters accepted)
• Two professional references within 3 years required
• Various facility-specific compliance forms and attestations required prior to start (e.g., traveler compliance form, confidentiality statement, emergency contact form, Cerner training attestation)

Additional Notes

• The location is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation
• Candidates must complete a background registration form accurately (including place of birth and SSN)
• Relias EKG exam must be completed within 4 days of signing; two attempts allowed before cancellation
• Returning candidates only retake Relias EKG exam if more than one year has passed since last assignment
• Orientation includes fingerprinting, safety manual acknowledgement, and possible certification testing
• Facility provides purple scrubs; no parking fees

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Operating Room RNs seeking travel assignments in a Level I Trauma and teaching hospital environment.