Operating Room Registered Nurse
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos Medical Center

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
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Operating Room (OR) - Surgery specialty, including experience within the last year
• Required Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Healthcare Worker Certification (HWC)

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