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Registered Nurse - OR (Surgery)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room (OR) - Surgery specialty at a 47-bed acute care facility. The role involves working in Surgery with a focus on perioperative care including Pre-Op, OR, and PACU units.

Unit Information

Department: Surgery
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: See shift details
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend / as needed
Call Requirements: As needed; approximately 10-11 days per month (may increase to 15-16 days if staffing is limited)
Float Requirements: As needed, including Pre-Op
Beds: 3 OR, 3 PACU, 5 Preop
Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
Patient Population: All ages
Electronic Health Records (EHR): CQI and Medhost

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Operating Room (OR) - Surgery specialty, including experience within the last year
Pre-op float experience (as needed)
Required Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Healthcare Worker Certification (HWC)
Must be fingerprinted and undergo background check as per New Mexico state requirements (travelers may start on a 14-day waiver with supervision while results are pending)

Additional Information

Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff
Dress Code: Hospital-provided scrubs; casual wear and open-toed shoes are not allowed
Travel experience is a plus but not required

Notes for Candidates

This is a travel assignment requiring flexibility with call and weekend hours
Professional demeanor and adherence to facility policies are expected
Must have all required certifications at time of submission; certifications are not provided onsite

Facility

Los Alamos Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
47 beds

ADDRESS3917 West RoadLos Alamos, NM 87544

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About Los Alamos, NM

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

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.

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