Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Rio Rancho, NM
LanceSoft
4x10 hrs, Days
$3,046/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,800/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Duration: 15 Weeks
Shift: 4x10s | 40 hrs/week
Start Time: 6:30 AM
Call Requirements: 1–5 call shifts per 6-week period; weekend call required
Floating: May float within 20 miles as needed
Pay Package: $3046/week Gross
Job Summary
The OR RN provides safe, effective, and timely perioperative nursing care to surgical patients in a fast-paced operating room setting. This role involves circulating, scrubbing, coordinating care with surgical teams, and ensuring adherence to evidence-based perioperative standards. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while supporting LPNs and assistive personnel as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive perioperative nursing care to assigned patients
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care throughout the surgical process
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams
- Administer medications and treatments according to protocols
- Maintain accurate documentation in line with nursing and regulatory standards
- Support patient and family education and discharge planning
- Provide clinical supervision to support staff
- Maintain competencies in unit-specific procedures and protocols
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of recent large OR experience
- Ability to scrub and circulate
- Must be flexible, a strong team player, and comfortable in a high-volume environment
- Must have completed at least one 13-week travel assignment
Preferred Experience:
- Epic charting experience (training provided if needed)
- Ortho, ENT, or vascular OR experience
Education Requirements
Required:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Preferred:
- None specified
Licensure & Certifications
Required:
- Active RN License (New Mexico or Compact)
- BLS (AHA, American Health & Safety, or equivalent accepted)
Preferred:
- ACLS
- PALS
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Employer
LanceSoft
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About Rio Rancho, NM
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Rio Rancho, NM here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 90°F and lows of 60°F.
- Winter average highs of 50°F and lows of 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are limited.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- Rio Rancho has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, local art galleries, music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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