OR RN Circulator - Orthopedic & Robotic Surgery
Taos, NM
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Taos, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, primarily 4x10 hours (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM), with some flexibility for 5x8 or other shifts as needed
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Role: OR RN Circulator
• Strong orthopedic experience required
• Robotic surgery experience required
• Charge nurse experience is a plus
• Local candidates within 75 miles preferred
• ASAP start heavily preferred

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Licenses and Verifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Mexico
• NURSYS verification required
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start, including expiration and disciplinary status

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually; if history of positive TB, clear chest X-ray within 1 year required
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within past 10 years (declination only with valid medical reason and physician letter)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required for low titers; medical exemptions allowed
• Hepatitis B vaccine series and positive titer required; declination accepted only with positive titer and informed risk acknowledgment
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required for low titers; medical exemptions allowed
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant drug screen not acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); unvaccinated must wear mask at all times during flu season
• COVID vaccine series or facility-specific declination required

Competency and Orientation Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) required with passing score of at least 80% prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgements required
• Professional photo for badge required (clear, close-up, solid background)
• TB questionnaire must be completed prior to start
• Various facility policy and conduct forms must be signed prior to start

References and Employment History

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Complete employment application/resume with 7-year work history, including locations, gaps, and end dates in MM/YYYY format
• Skills checklist for applicable unit must be updated annually

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with recent OR experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Strong orthopedic experience

Additional Notes

• Fit testing for masks is done onsite during orientation
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Charge nurse experience is a plus but not mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with strong orthopedic and robotic surgery skills seeking a 13-week travel contract in New Mexico.