American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with a NM or compact license, at least two years of large OR experience, and the ability to scrub.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the hospital Operating Room
• Works with surgical patients in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Required to scrub on surgical cases in a large OR
• 12-hour day shifts on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:30 to 23:00
• Floating between departments and locations within 20 miles is required
• Epic EMR experience is preferred, with on-site training available
• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation
• Coordinates patient care with families and the healthcare team
• May supervise LPNs and assistive personnel as part of the team structure
• Completion of population, procedure, and protocol competency testing required per unit standards
• Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Testing is not required for this role
• Orientation provided at the start of assignment
• Travelers are expected to accept the first job offer; no offer shopping
• Epic EMR is used; previous experience is beneficial but not mandatory

Requirements

• Active NM or compact state RN license required
• Current BLS certification through AHA, American Health and Safety, or Red Cross is required
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• Minimum two years of recent large OR experience required
• Must have completed at least one 13-week travel assignment
• Ability to scrub is required
• PALS and ACLS preferred but not required
• Ortho, EENT, and/or vascular surgery experience is a plus
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles away (no locals allowed)
• Returning former permanent staff must have a one-year gap before consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-652118. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

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