Operating Room RN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years of specialty experience. First-time travelers are accepted.

Key Details

• Specialty: Operating Room RN
• Required Experience: Minimum 3 years in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 2-3 weekends per month
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, day shift call with 24-36 hours per month
• Float Requirement: No floating outside scope of practice
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 100 miles
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Overtime: Paid after 48 hours (effective 10/30/2025)
• Break Between Assignments: 6 months break required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of work, whichever comes first
• Minimum Assignment Length: 10 weeks for new contracts and extensions

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico (pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) Circulate experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients

Facility & Work Environment

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital with pediatric services
• Acute care, short-term stay
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio in OR
• Purple scrubs provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, fingerprinting (done onsite during orientation), and federal exclusions checks required
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer acceptable
  • Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions allowed
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgement and competency exams (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG)
• Pass/fail testing on basic dysrhythmia exam required with two attempts allowed
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification may be required depending on unit

Additional Notes

• Must complete a work history verification of at least 3 years
• References: Two professional references within the last 3 years required
• Employment application with at least 3 years of work history required
• On-call shifts require 24-36 hours per month, details discussed with leadership
• No floating outside scope of practice
• No block scheduling accommodations

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Operating Room RN to work in a Level I Trauma teaching hospital environment with a supportive team and excellent resources.