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Registered Nurse - Surgery Pre Op (Travel)

Location

Farmington, New Mexico
Located in the San Juan River Valley, northwest New Mexico
Region offers outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and access to national parks

Position Details

Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 6:30 PM), one day off (not fixed)
Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
Call Requirements: No call required for this position
Unit: Pre Op (Surgery)
Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
Patient Population: Diverse, all ages
Electronic Health Record (EHR) System: Cerner

Facility Overview

Level III Trauma Center with 198 beds
Services include medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth, cancer, nephrology, pediatrics, behavioral health, day surgery, imaging, and lab testing
Accredited and recognized for quality and beauty

Required Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
Pre-Op nursing experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Additional Information

No float requirements
Submittal requirements include resume, submission form, competency exam, skills checklist, and screening questions
Patient care involves preoperative nursing duties in a surgical setting

This summary provides key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel RN position in Pre Op Surgery.

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 Pre-Operative 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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