Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse
Carlsbad, NM
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,420/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start Date07/06/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,420/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
This is a travel Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) Circulator position located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The role involves circulating surgeries in a facility with 99 beds and six operating rooms. The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the operating room environment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

  • Location: Carlsbad, NM
  • Schedule: Days, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, four 10-hour shifts per week, minimum of 40 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Valid license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), at least 2+ years of experience with general, orthopedic, obstetrics and gynecology, podiatry, plastics, endoscopy, urology, trauma, and Robotics (DaVinci). Experience with adult and pediatric patients is required.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience circulating in surgical settings with a variety of specialties including Robotics (DaVinci).
  • Additional Information: The RN will be responsible for assisting during surgical procedures, ensuring supplies are ready, communicating with families, updating physician preference cards, scrubbing in surgeries, and supervising personnel involved in patient care. Call requirements include at least once per week, with potential weekend rotation. No Gingersh is approved; circulating surgeries is essential.
  • No. of Positions: 1
  • Position creation reason: Vacant Position

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1270414. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

3.6rating(123 reviews)

11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses

5.0rating

Pros

Super quick response, fast, and professional.

Cons

None

Recommends working with Cross Country Nurses

10 nurses found this helpful

Anonymous
Anonymous
Psychiatric (RN)
Review of Breon Murry on Nov 15, 2025
Was this helpful?
View all reviews
About

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,020–4,510/week
Jobs on Vivian2
View more details

About Carlsbad, NM

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Carlsbad, NM here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • Carlsbad experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
Furnished Housing
  • 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.
Transportation
  • 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.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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.
Was this helpful?
We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue

Browse similar jobs

View job details
Travel Contract

OR Registered Nurse

  • Los Alamos, NM
  • DayOne Staffing, Inc.
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
$3,216/week
Posted Yesterday
View job details
Travel Contract

OR RN Circulator

  • Grants, NM
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 5x8 hrs, Rotating
  • Referral Bonus
$3,066/week
 Verified
View job details
Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

  • Los Alamos, NM
  • DayOne Staffing, Inc.
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,923/week
Posted 7 days ago
View all similar jobs