Posted 09/25/2026 · Job #522931
OR RN- Los Alamos, New Mexico
Job Description
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Join a collaborative surgical services team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This 13-week, on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide perioperative care to patients across the lifespan. Located in a scenic high-desert community surrounded by the Jemez Mountains, Los Alamos provides an inspiring setting for healthcare professionals who enjoy outdoor recreation, natural beauty, and a close-knit community atmosphere.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Operating Room / Surgery Nursing
- Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200-$2,310
- Assignment Dates: October 6, 2026-January 5, 2027
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week, with 36 weekly guaranteed hours
- Call: As needed; typically 10-11 days per month, with the potential for 15-16 days per month when staffing is limited
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend or as needed
- Unit Environment: 3 operating rooms, 3 PACU bays, and 5 pre-op bays
- Patient Population: Patients of all ages
- Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
- Travel Requirement: Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the assignment location to be considered for the travel rate
Operating Room RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in New Mexico
- At least 2 years of operating room or surgical services nursing experience
- Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and HWC certifications at submission
- Experience caring for adult and pediatric patients is strongly preferred
- Ability to float to pre-op as needed
- Willingness to participate in required call and weekend coverage
- New Mexico fingerprinting and background-check requirements must be completed before or during onboarding
- Professional demeanor and strong communication skills
- Travel nursing experience is a plus but not required
Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout the perioperative process
- Prepare operating rooms, equipment, supplies, and patients for surgical procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, PACU staff, and other members of the care team
- Support circulating and other operating room responsibilities within the nurse’s scope of practice and experience
- Monitor patients, anticipate clinical needs, and promote a safe surgical environment
- Complete accurate documentation using CQI and Medhost electronic systems
- Provide care in the operating room, PACU, and pre-op areas as assigned
- Maintain compliance with applicable clinical, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards
- Participate in scheduled call, weekend coverage, and other department needs as required
Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel nursing opportunity in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and join a dedicated surgical services team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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