Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-Week Contract in Los Alamos, New Mexico

Join a collaborative perioperative team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide patient-centered care for all ages in a community-focused surgical setting while enjoying the scenic high-desert landscape and mountain surroundings of Northern New Mexico.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200-$2,310
• Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, from October 6, 2026, through January 5, 2027
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call: As needed; typically 10-11 days per month, with additional call possible based on staffing
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or as needed
• Unit Setting: Operating Room, Pre-Op, and PACU
• Patient Population: Patients of all ages
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:1 or 1:2
• Dress Code: Hospital-provided scrubs; closed-toe shoes required

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license qualifying the candidate to practice in New Mexico
• At least 2 years of Operating Room (OR) or perioperative nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Current HWC certification, as required for the assignment
• Ability to provide all required certifications at submission
• Completion of required New Mexico fingerprinting and background-check procedures before hire
• Strong clinical judgment, professionalism, communication skills, and adaptability
• Travel nursing experience is preferred but not required

Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout the perioperative experience
• Prepare patients for surgery, assist with intraoperative care, and support post-anesthesia recovery workflows
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes promptly, and communicate effectively with the surgical team
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Float to Pre-Op and PACU as needed to support department operations
• Maintain accurate documentation in the department’s electronic health record systems
• Participate in scheduled call coverage and provide timely response when called in
• Promote a professional, respectful, and patient-centered environment for individuals and families

Apply now to join this Operating Room nursing team and explore an exciting travel nursing opportunity in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

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.