Operating Room Registered Nurse
Las Cruces, NM
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse in New Mexico. This position involves providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care across various surgical specialties within a Level III Trauma facility. The role requires managing patient safety, coordinating workflow, and supporting sterile procedures during surgeries, with a focus on patient advocacy and team collaboration. The position offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with opportunities to work across diverse surgical disciplines.

Job Details

• Location: 4311 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011
• Position: Operating Room Circulator Nurse
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Friday, with call requirements and holiday shifts; call coverage split among OR RNs. Option to work 48 hours per week and maximum of 1 week of requested time off.
• Years of Experience: 2+ years in perioperative nursing required; no minimum experience required beyond this.
• Certifications and Education: BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Specialties Experience: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Gynecology, Robotics, Urology, Hand Surgery, Podiatry, or similar surgical specialties.
• Additional Qualifications: Fingerprints required for all New Mexico travelers; agency must be registered with the state of New Mexico to facilitate the fingerprint process.
• Responsibilities: Managing intraoperative patient care, coordinating with surgical teams, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, managing surgical supplies and documentation, and supporting diverse surgical procedures.
• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Additional Information: Only candidates registered with the appropriate state agency will be considered due to fingerprinting requirements.

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