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Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

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

Job Summary

Work in a Level III trauma center with a 10 OR suite facility.
Support patients and surgeons with significant traumatic injuries, including basic laparoscopic to complex open abdominal and chest trauma surgeries.
Patient population is diverse, covering all ages.
Use Cerner EHR system.
Patient ratio: 1:1.
Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 4x10-hour shifts per week with variable call (4-5 shifts/month).
Occasional weekend hours and call required.
Weekly guaranteed hours: 36.

Required 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, with OR experience within the last year.
Trauma experience.
OB/GYN experience.
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS issued by the American Heart Association.

Additional Information

Rapid start required: must be able to start within 10 business days of offer acceptance.
Unit has 10 operating rooms with varied equipment depending on specialty.
Float requirements may apply.
Patient care involves a wide range of surgical specialties including Urology, Neuro, General, GYN, Podiatry, Plastic, Orthopedics, Dental, and ENT.

Location Highlights

Situated in the scenic San Juan River Valley with access to rivers, golf courses, lakes, and national parks.
Offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and sightseeing.
Close to Durango, CO (1 hour drive) and Albuquerque, NM (3 hours drive).

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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