Travel Operating Room RN - Surgery - $2,464 per week

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GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse – Travel Nurse Assignment | Santa Fe, NM

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel assignment in Santa Fe, NM. 13-week perioperative travel nursing job; New Mexico RN or Compact license required.

Join a dynamic surgical team in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, as an Operating Room Registered Nurse. This 13-week travel nurse contract offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility, advance your perioperative nursing career, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, stunning scenery, and unique lifestyle of Santa Fe.

Known for its rich artistic heritage, historic adobe architecture, and breathtaking mountain views, Santa Fe offers a welcoming community, world-class cuisine, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure—from hiking and skiing to exploring local galleries and festivals.

Job Details
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200 - $2,310 (competitive travel nurse pay)
  • Location: Santa Fe, NM 87505 — Santa Fe healthcare job in the heart of New Mexico
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 10-hour day shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • No weekend or on-call requirement
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Primary Assignment: Physician Medical Center; must be willing to float to Main campus OR as staffing needs require
  • Role Type: Travel Registered Nurse, Perioperative Nurse, Surgical RN
Qualifications / Job Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
  • Current New Mexico RN license or Compact state RN license
  • BLS Certification via AHA
  • ACLS Certification via AHA
  • At least 1 year of recent Operating Room RN or perioperative nursing experience
  • Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served
  • Strong communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff
  • Ability to handle emergency/crisis situations and perform heavy physical effort
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and implement perioperative patient care in the Operating Room, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes
  • Demonstrate clinical proficiency in surgical procedures, sterile technique, and patient monitoring
  • Assist with positioning, transferring, and preparing patients for surgery, including surgical instrumentation support
  • Float to Main campus OR as needed to support staffing requirements for surgical services
  • Maintain compliance with unit standards, policies, and perioperative best practices
  • Communicate effectively with the surgical team, physicians, and patient families to support coordinated care
  • Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while respecting patient rights and dignity
  • Respond to emergencies and unexpected changes in schedule with flexibility and clinical judgement

This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced OR nurse or perioperative RN seeking short-term work in New Mexico. If you are an Operating Room Registered Nurse looking for travel nursing opportunities in Santa Fe, apply now to join our healthcare team.

Apply now — Join our team of dedicated surgical RNs and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Santa Fe, 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #473149. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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