Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $3,038 per week

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 : 11 / 10 / 2025

Duration : 13 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift : 10 hours, days

Employment Type : Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a large hospital assignment requiring a NM or compact RN license and recent OR expertise.

Responsibilities

Work in a busy hospital Operating Room setting

Handles cases including neuro, ortho, transplants, robotics, and vascular procedures

4x10 hour day shifts, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (06 : 30-17 : 00)

Weekend and holiday call required, with potential call back

Floating between departments or local locations within 20 miles is required

Epic EMR experience preferred but not required and can be trained on site

Direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation

Responsible for clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel

Completion of patient population, procedure, and protocol education and competency testing as per unit standards

Pass / fail testing on Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia is not required for this specialty

No local candidates; must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Previous permanent staff must wait one year before being considered for a traveler role

Scrub or dress code information will be provided upon hire

Requirements

Active NM or compact state RN license required

BLS required from AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross

Two years current large OR experience required

Must have completed at least one 13-week travel assignment

Ability to scrub required

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required

PALS and ACLS preferred

Ortho, EENT, or vascular experience is a plus

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-620397. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.