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Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

Level III trauma center with 198 beds
Operating Room with 10 ORs, diverse specialties including Urology, Neuro, General, GYN, Podiatry, Plastic, Ortho, Dental, ENT
Patient population includes all ages, diverse cases
Patient ratio: 1:1
Electronic Health Record system: Cerner
Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 4x10 hour shifts with variable call (4-5 shifts/month)
Occasional weekend hours and call required
Weekly guaranteed hours: 36

Job Responsibilities & Skills

Support patients and surgeons during significant traumatic injury cases
Anticipate and prepare necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment
Skilled in a range of procedures from basic laparoscopic to complex open abdominal and chest trauma surgeries
Comfortable working in a high-acuity trauma OR environment

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
Certifications: BLS and PALS issued by the American Heart Association, ACLS
Proficiency and experience in Neuro, Orthopedic, Trauma, Vascular, and OB/GYN surgical specialties
Demonstrated trauma and OB/GYN experience

Additional Information

Patient care involves a variety of surgical specialties and trauma cases
Equipment varies by OR specialty
Must be confident and competent in trauma and surgical support roles
Location offers access to outdoor activities and a friendly community environment

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

Facility

San Juan Regional Medical Center

3.3rating(45 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with San Juan Regional Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Unit is comprised of many travelers. Core staff and travelers have all been fantastic! The unit is set up quite well to manage the surges of patients. It is the only main hospital around so it can definitely provide good experience. Most of the providers I've encountered over the last couple months actually listen to the nurses and are easy to work with.

Cons

It is definitely busy before the size of the town. I can't say I have any other cons.

Lorie N

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Jan '26

Review of San Juan Regional Medical Center on Mar 21, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
184 beds

ADDRESS801 West MapleFarmington, NM 87401

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About Farmington, NM

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.

Transportation

Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
There is a small but active community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.

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