Travel Operating Room RN

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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Operating Room Registered Nurse – Hobbs, NM 88240

Start Date: July 27, 2026

Location: Hobbs, New Mexico

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (07:00 - 15:00). On-call required 1-2 weekdays and 1-2 weekends per month depending on rotation. Weekends not routinely required outside of call coverage.

Highlights:

• Reduced non-billable orientation: 0 hours versus standard 40-hour orientation
• 91-day travel assignment at a 61-bed short-term acute care facility
• Work with top three service lines: general surgery, gynecology, and orthopedics
• Five operating rooms with an average daily census of six cases
• 1:1 patient ratio serving circulator role in the OR
• Free parking and interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, and pharmacy

Requirements:

• Active compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of OR nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Epic charting system experience required
• Knowledge and skills in orthopedic, general, gynecological, and podiatry procedures
• Proficiency with procedures including total joint replacement, laparoscopic procedures, hysterectomies, arthroscopy, trauma care, and specimen handling
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Candidates must reside outside 50-mile local radius

Why Join Us?

This travel OR nursing position offers a streamlined onboarding process with zero non-billable orientation hours, allowing you to begin your assignment quickly and efficiently. You'll gain valuable experience across diverse surgical specialties in a supportive acute care environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. The position includes competitive travel nursing compensation, flexible time-off requests when submitted upfront, and the opportunity to work in a well-equipped operating room with modern technology and equipment.

American Consultants Job ID #18691369. 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 ConsultantsBenefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus