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Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

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

Job Overview

Work in a Level III trauma center with 10 operating rooms.
Support patients and surgeons with significant traumatic injuries.
Handle a variety of surgical cases, from basic laparoscopic procedures to complex open abdominal and chest trauma surgeries.
Patient population is diverse, including all ages.
Use Cerner electronic health records (EHR).
Patient ratio: 1:1.
Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 4x10 hour shifts per week with variable call (4-5 call shifts per month).
Occasional weekend hours required.
Call requirements apply.
Weekly guaranteed hours: 36.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico.
Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications issued by the American Heart Association.
Experience in trauma and OB/GYN surgical specialties.

Additional Information

Unit profile includes specialties such as Urology, Neuro, General Surgery, Gynecology, Podiatry, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedics, Dental, and ENT.
Equipment varies depending on the OR service specialty.
Float requirements not specified.

Location Highlights

Situated in the scenic San Juan River Valley with access to rivers, golf courses, lakes, and six National Parks.
Opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and off-roading.
Close proximity to Durango, CO (1 hour drive) and Albuquerque, NM (3 hours drive).
Affordable and friendly community offering a unique and adventurous experience for travelers.

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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