Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$39 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Hobbs, NM 88244 Hobbs, New Mexico open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Start Date: July 6, 2026
Location: Southeastern New Mexico
Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour (07:00 - 15:00). On-call required 1-2 weekdays per week and 1-2 weekends per month. Daily census of 5-6 cases across 5 operating rooms. Patient ratio of 1:1.
Highlights:- 91-day travel assignment at a 61-bed short-term acute care hospital
- Work with orthopedic, general, gynecological, and podiatry surgical cases
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, and pharmacy
- Free parking and supportive orientation process
- Epic charting system in use
- Serve diverse patient populations including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Active Registered Nurse license (Compact license required at submission)
- Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience; previous travel experience required
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
- Proficiency with Epic charting system
- Knowledge and skills in orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, and podiatry procedures
- Experience with laparoscopic procedures, total joint replacements, trauma care, conscious sedation monitoring, and ambulatory OR
- Ability to work independently with strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
- Two professional references covering one year within the last three years
- Commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
This travel nursing opportunity offers competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and the chance to expand your surgical nursing expertise across multiple specialties. Enjoy the flexibility of travel nursing while working in a well-equipped facility with a manageable patient load and a collaborative team dedicated to quality patient care. Pre-approved time off available with advance notice during the submittal process.
American Consultants Job ID #18455361. 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: RN:Operating Room,07:00:00-15:00:00
About American ConsultantsSince 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus