OR – RN

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Job ID: 897877

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Operating Room

Location

Rio Rancho, NM | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4×10-hour shifts, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Minimum 10-week engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct perioperative nursing care in a high-volume Operating Room setting with a 1:1 patient ratio
• Support a broad range of surgical cases including General, Gynecological, Orthopedic, Plastics, Bariatric, and Laparoscopic procedures
• Perform and assist with procedures such as total joint replacements, arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, hysterectomy, mastectomy, and urological cases
• Operate and manage surgical equipment including electrosurgical units and fiber optic light sources; ensure proper specimen handling and labeling
• Adhere to Universal Protocol (Time Out) procedures and maintain strict compliance with patient safety standards
• Participate in on-call requirements, including an expected 6 on-call shifts per 6-week schedule, with 2 of those shifts on weekends

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Mexico or compact equivalent; NM license may be pending at time of submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room RN experience
• Weekend availability required
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with appropriate documentation
• Must live more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible; non-local driver’s license required on file

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Ambulatory OR, Endoscopic/Laparoscopic, Orthopedic/Total Joints, and Bariatric surgical cases
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records platform
• Comfort with urinary bladder catheterization and cystoscopy procedures
• Prior travel nursing experience a plus; first-time travelers will be considered

Why Join Us

• Work within a Level III Trauma Center and Level I Teaching facility offering exposure to a diverse and complex surgical caseload
• Scrubs provided and free parking available on-site

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