Travel RN- Operating Room - $2,464 per week
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: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Santa Fe, NM (13-week Assignment)
Travel OR RN opportunity in Santa Fe, NM — 13-week assignment, competitive pay, day shift; perioperative/surgical nursing role supporting a collaborative surgical team.
Join a dynamic surgical team in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico! We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) for a 13-week travel assignment (May 18, 2026 – August 16, 2026). This is an excellent perioperative nursing job for surgical nurses who provide both routine and complex care in a state-of-the-art facility.Enjoy Santa Fe’s vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and outdoor recreation while working full time as a travel nurse in New Mexico (87505).
Key Job Details- Job Title: Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Perioperative Nurse
- Location: Santa Fe, NM 87505 — Santa Fe, New Mexico travel nursing
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200 - $2,310
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 16, 2026)
- Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM); 40 hours/week
- Setting: Primary assignment at PMC with willingness to float to Main campus OR as needed
- Employment Type: Travel, Full Time — travel nursing job, OR nurse vacancy
- Active RN license in New Mexico or current Compact state license (Registered Nurse)
- BLS Certification via AHA (required)
- ACLS Certification via AHA (required)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an Operating Room, perioperative setting, or related surgical nursing specialty
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Ability and willingness to float between facilities as staffing needs require (flexible travel nurse)
- Provide high-quality perioperative nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation)
- Deliver routine and complex surgical patient care as an OR RN, assisting in perioperative management
- Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, intraoperative care, and post-operative instructions accurately in the medical record
- Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families; provide patient- and family-centered education
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on procedures, perioperative expectations, and post-operative care
- Delegate and assign tasks to other care providers as appropriate while maintaining OR safety and sterile technique
- Remain flexible to stay beyond scheduled hours if cases run past block time; support surgical team needs
- Hands-on perioperative and operating room experience in a supportive surgical team
- Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses in New Mexico
- Chance to explore Santa Fe — ideal for travel nurses seeking work-life balance in a culturally rich location
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel OR RN in Santa Fe, NM. This operating room nursing job is perfect for perioperative nurses and surgical RNs looking for travel nursing opportunities in New Mexico. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter to learn more and secure this assignment.
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 #478539. 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
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