Operating Room RN
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

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 department with 10 ORs
• Patient population: diverse, all ages
• 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)
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Occasional weekend hours and call required

Job Responsibilities & Unit Profile

• Support patients and surgeons with significant traumatic injuries
• Anticipate and prepare necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Provide care for a variety of surgical cases, from basic laparoscopic to complex open abdominal and chest trauma surgeries
• Work across multiple surgical specialties including Urology, Neuro, General, Gynecology, Podiatry, Plastic, Orthopedics, Dental, and ENT

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience in Neurology, Orthopedics, Trauma, Vascular Surgery, and OB/GYN surgical specialties

Additional Information

• Must complete Area Specific Competency Exam, Skills Checklist, and Screening Questions as part of the submission process
• Comfortable working in a high-acuity trauma OR environment
• Ability to work independently and confidently in fast-paced surgical settings

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
• Approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM