Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Shiprock, NM
Lumbee Group
5x8 hrs, Days

Operating Room RN   
Location: Shiprock, NM 87420 
Shift:  

• Monday–Friday: 7:00/7:30 AM – 3:30/4:00 PM
• On-call, call-back, weekends, and holidays as assigned
• Must be able to respond within 15 minutes when on call 

Contract Length: 6 months with the option to extend  
Estimated Start Date: Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process 

Compensation 

• Regular Pay Rate: $55 per hour
• Travel weekly stipends: $1,246 
• Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis. 

Benefits:  

•  Health and Welfare: $5.09/hr (Up to 40 hours worked per week)
• PTO: 5 days after 6 months, an additional 5 days at 1 year of service
• Accrued sick days: 1 hour for every 36 hours worked
• 11 Paid Holidays: Following the Government calendar throughout the year 

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment. The ideal candidate will support a variety of surgical specialties while ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile technique, and collaborating with the surgical team to deliver exceptional care. 
Requirements: 

• Minimum of 24 months of RN experience, including at least 2 years of Operating Room experience
• Current, active, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Fitness-for-duty clearance
• Strong English communication skills and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide perioperative nursing care, including circulating duties for scheduled and emergency procedures
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure compliance with surgical safety protocols
• Assist with patient preparation, intraoperative documentation, specimen handling, and instrument counts
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient patient care
• Support multiple surgical specialties, including general surgery, OB/GYN, endoscopy, dental, podiatry, and pediatric cases
• Float to other departments as needed to support patient care
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with IHS policies, HIPAA, and nursing standards