GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Assignment in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Bring your perioperative expertise to a dynamic surgical team in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This travel Operating Room Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR RN seeking a fast-paced surgical nursing job in a welcoming Southwest community known for mountain views, sunny weather, and outdoor adventure. Join a high-acuity surgical environment and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370 - $2,500
- Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
- Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Setting: High-acuity surgical environment
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Shift: 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Call: Shared among OR RNs, averaging about 7 calls in a 6-week period; weekday and weekend call coverage required
- Floating: No floating required
Job Requirements
- Active RN license
- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience
- BLS required
- ACLS preferred
- Experience with General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Robotics, Urology, Hand, and Podiatry cases
- Strong knowledge of sterile technique, intraoperative workflow, and patient advocacy
- Ability to adapt quickly in a busy surgical setting
- Fingerprinting required for New Mexico travel nursing assignments
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care throughout the intraoperative phase
- Serve as the circulating nurse to promote patient safety and support the sterile field
- Coordinate workflow and communication among surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing team members
- Prepare operating rooms, manage equipment and supplies, and anticipate procedural needs
- Document accurately and maintain compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
- Assist with specimen handling, medication administration, and case coordination
- Advocate for patients and respond effectively to changing surgical conditions
- Support efficient, high-quality surgical care across a diverse case mix
Apply now to join a rewarding New Mexico nursing travel assignment and advance your career as an Operating Room RN in Las Cruces today.
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 #516447. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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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